10 bottles per lot
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Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1990
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
Offered in a carton
Tasting Note: In April 1991, this and the above first growths were each tasted at the respective Châteaux. It was opaque, hard yet fragrant, fleshy and elegant. By the tim I had got round to it there was little left at the MW tasting (November 1994) but what little there was, was lovely. Unmistakably Graves with its soft, earthy character. Also unmistakable at a Rodenstock tasting of first growth '90s: easy fruit, slightly sandy texture (1998). More recently, at the MW Haut-Brion tasting (January 2000): now medium -deep with a relaxed open mature rim; rich, chocolatey, mocha nose, opening up beautifully; sweet, soft, firmer than the '89, perfectly balanced with a rich, fragrant yet dry finish. Finally, at Penning-Rowsell's '10 year' tasting, very similar to the previous note. Surprisingly sweet, lovely flavour, shape and texture yet with life-supporting grip (my highest mark, with Margaux and Lafite). June 2000 ***** M.B.
10 bottles per lot
Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé
Offered in a carton
Tasting Note: In April 1991, this and the above first growths were each tasted at the respective Châteaux. It was opaque, hard yet fragrant, fleshy and elegant. By the tim I had got round to it there was little left at the MW tasting (November 1994) but what little there was, was lovely. Unmistakably Graves with its soft, earthy character. Also unmistakable at a Rodenstock tasting of first growth '90s: easy fruit, slightly sandy texture (1998). More recently, at the MW Haut-Brion tasting (January 2000): now medium -deep with a relaxed open mature rim; rich, chocolatey, mocha nose, opening up beautifully; sweet, soft, firmer than the '89, perfectly balanced with a rich, fragrant yet dry finish. Finally, at Penning-Rowsell's '10 year' tasting, very similar to the previous note. Surprisingly sweet, lovely flavour, shape and texture yet with life-supporting grip (my highest mark, with Margaux and Lafite). June 2000 ***** M.B.
10 bottles per lot