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91 Robert Parker
The 1949 Haut-Brion (tasted 12/95) revealed some of the textbook cigar, ashtray, tobacco-scented notes, as well as scents of roasted herbs and ripe fruit. The color was a medium garnet with considerable rust at the edge. This medium-bodied, round, sweet, and soft wine is past its prime, although it remains exceptional. Drink it up.
16 Rene Gabriel
Zwei Top-Flaschen 1994 und 1995, letzterer mit viel Havanna-Noten, die sich mit fettem Terroir vermischen. 94: Eine unglaublich tiefe Farbe; schwarze Reflexe. Rauchiges, korinthiges Bouquet; sehr konzentriert. Im Gaumen trockenes Extrakt, viel Fleisch und eine lang anhaltende Aromatik im Finish. Grossartiges 18/20 Punkterlebnis. 99: Leider weniger erbaulicher Eindruck. Es ist zu hoffen, dass es sich um eine mässige Flasche gehandelt hat und die beiden 18/20 Punktwertungen die Norm für diesen sonst grossen Wein sind. Diese Flasche leider nur 16/20. Und wieder enttäuschend an der grossen HautBrion-Probe im Jahr 2006. Also wohl nur noch mit viel Glück auf dem einstigen Niveau von 18/20 anzutreffen.
78 Wine Spectator
Earthy, smoky, burnt flavors mark this as a poor bottle.--Haut-Brion vertical. –HS
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Château Haut Brion
One of the four original properties classified as a First Growth in the famous 1855 Classification, Château Haut-Brion is even more unique for the fact that they were the only property outside of Médoc to be included. The château has had a long history in viticulture, dating further back than its Médoc Grand Cru Classé counterparts, making this estate a true Graves idol. Situated just southwest of Bordeaux’s city center, the 51-hectare property belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Dominated by red plantings, a mere three hectares of vineyards are dedicated to the growth of their lightly oaked white varieties, Sémillion and Sauvignon Blanc. Today the property is under the same ownership as Château La Mission Haut-Brion and La Tour Haut-Brion. The Dillon family is represented by Prince Robert Dillon of Luxembourg who now runs the estate. When compared to the larger First Growths, Château Haut-Brion has a rather small production of magnificent reds and whites. The estate’s second wine, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion can almost rival the exquisite Grand Vin, Haut-Brion that contains a high percentage of Merlot. The château also produces a barrel-fermented Haut-Brion Blanc, along with a second white, made from both Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, labeled as La Clarté de Haut-Brion.