1 dozen bottles per lot
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Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1996
Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
"The vineyards of Haut Brion are 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Cabernet Franc, and 37 Merlot. Haut-Brion for me is perhaps not as immediately impressive as its neighbor across the street, but more elegant, classic, and long-lived. The 1996 was a product of severe selection (with only 60 of the fruit going into the grand vin), and more Merlot than is common from this property. In spite of this, it is a bit reserved at this point, although filled with potential, showing smoky, savory notes on the nose and an elegant balance and great finesse on the palate." CC, September 2008
1 dozen bottles per lot
Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
"The vineyards of Haut Brion are 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Cabernet Franc, and 37 Merlot. Haut-Brion for me is perhaps not as immediately impressive as its neighbor across the street, but more elegant, classic, and long-lived. The 1996 was a product of severe selection (with only 60 of the fruit going into the grand vin), and more Merlot than is common from this property. In spite of this, it is a bit reserved at this point, although filled with potential, showing smoky, savory notes on the nose and an elegant balance and great finesse on the palate." CC, September 2008
1 dozen bottles per lot