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Chateau Haut Brion 1996

WA 92BH 93

Origin: Bordeaux Pessac Leognan

Classification: 1st Growth

Year: 1996

Capacity: 750ml

Type: Red Wine

Stock: Out Of Stock
HK$5,150 / BTL

WA

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

BH

Allen Meadows's Burghound

VM

Vinous media

JS

James Suckling
Product Information:
Robert Parker: The backward 1996 Haut-Brion was bottled in July, 1998. Even administrator Jean Delmas was surprised by how closed it was when I tasted it in January. Only 60% of the crop was utilized in the final blend, which was 50% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Cabernet Franc. Out of barrel, this wine exhibited far more forthcoming aromatics as well as a sweeter mid-palate than it revealed from bottle. I had expected it to be more forward, and thus slightly down-graded the wine, although I am thrilled to own it and follow what appears to be a slow evolution. It will be a potentially long-lived wine. The 1996 exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, and a surprisingly tight bouquet. With aeration, notes of fresh tobacco, dried herbs, smoke, asphalt, and black fruits emerge ... but reluctantly. It is tannic and medium-bodied, with outstanding purity and a layered, multidimensional style. However, the finish contains abundant tannin, suggesting that this wine needs 5-8 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030.

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