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FINE+RARE, Nov 2014

A complex nose, ripe, smoke, cigar tobacco. Pure dark fruit, Classic Graves ‘hot-brick’ character evident on the nose and palate. Silky texture, coats the palate. Builds in the mouth. Showing first signs of maturity, hints of earth, smoke and spice. An enticing meaty, savoriness which is exciting for what’s to come! Special, memorable, and with so much potential. Absolutely magnificent.

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Robert Parker

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Robert Parker
Score 100/100 · Robert Parker

The mineral-laced 2005 Haut Brion (56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc) is exquisite. With its elegance and finesse, it is not as powerful as La Mission, but the nobility and complexity of the aromatics, incredible fragrance (subtle smoke and blue, red, and black fruits) that persists in the glass, full-bodied mouthfeel (though very light and delicate on its feet), and incredible length characterize this great Haut-Brion. It is just starting to drink well, and should continue to do so for at least another three decades. It is a tour de force in winemaking, but only 9,000 cases were produced. Jun 2015, www.robertparker.com

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Haut Brion

Ch. Haut-Brion is the only classified growth in Pessac-Léognan. One of the five First Growths, it is renowned for producing both exceptional reds and whites. Along with its sister estate, Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion, it is part of the Clarence Dillon stable.

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Wine

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Still wine