France Bordeaux Ch. Haut-BrionHaut Brion

1966 Haut Brion

Haut Brion

86Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

At its apogee, the 1966 Haut-Brion has an attractive, earthy, moderately intense, fruity bouquet. In weight and richness, it is medium weight and bordering on being too lean and light. It is a satisfying, lighter-styled Haut-Brion that is quite attractive, but not really of first-growth proportions. Drink over the next 1-2 years. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/84. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 86/100

Bts

LE
Level: LS

0 Immediate | 3 Marketplace

Duty Paid

£285.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 86/100

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. Haut-Brion

Ch. Haut-Brion is the only classified growth in Pessac-Léognan. Its neighbouring sister estate Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion, while not classified, remains one of the top iconic properties on the Left Bank and in the modern era is intrinsically linked to Ch. Haut-Brion. Since 1983 the properties have been under the same ownership of the Dillon family. The Dillon family purchased Ch. Haut-Brion in 1935 and Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion 48 years later. 

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Pessac Leognan

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window