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17 Rene Gabriel
Man kann es drehen und wenden wie man will. Ich bin im Jahrgang 1957 geboren und dieser Haut-Brion sowie der Mission, der Margaux und der Yquem haben mir echt Trost dafür gespendet, in einem so mittelmässigen Weinjahr auf die Welt gekommen zu sein. Ein rustikaler Wein, allerdings für einen Premier viel zu grobmaschig – aber eben. Notiz aus dem Jahr 1996 (17/20): Herrliches Bouquet; feine Kräuternote, sehr würzig. Im Gaumen relativ kräftiger Körper, Baumnussschalen, Bittertöne, hat noch viel Kraft. Ein Esswein, der sehr gut erhalten ist und zu den allerbesten 57ern gehören dürfte. 02: Noch immer ein toller Wein und eine besondere Freude für mich, weil ja schliesslich nur ganz wenige Weine dieses Jahrganges auch wirklich Spass machten, oder noch machen.
90 Robert Parker
In January, 1997, I had the exceptionally smoky, sweet, rich, impressively endowed 1957 Haut-Brion. The wine was fully mature, as evidenced by its dark garnet color with considerable rust. The wine was very aromatic, plump, and succulently textured, with fleshy flavors, plenty of glycerin, and sweet fruit. It is another example of an unheralded vintage producing a top flight wine. Last tasted 1/97
86 Wine Spectator
Showing a lot of character and depth, this is still firmly tannic but generous with its tobacco, hot brick, woodsy and caramel flavors, finishing a bit drying.--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.