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19 Rene Gabriel
97: Fassprobe (18/20): Das Bouquet riecht subtiler und reifer als beim Laville und zeigt einen exotischen Fruchttouch mit einem Hauch Ananas darin. Im Gaumen ausladend, weich, wiederum viel Früchte; Karambole, Pfirsiche und nochmals Ananas, zeigt insgesamt etwas weniger Kraft, dafür mehr Finessen als der Laville. 01: Mittleres Gelb. Offenes, leicht medizinales Bouquet mit mineralischer, eher kalter Grundlage; Kreide, Röstnoten. Im Gaumen noch sehr komprimiert in der Struktur, leicht aufrauhend, Schalenton, gelbe Früchte (Mirabellen), zeigt ein riesiges Potential und braucht noch mindestens fünf Jahre. 19/20 vorbei 2003 – 2010
93 Robert Parker
In a vintage that produced a lot of high acid, emaciated dry whites, Haut-Brion's 1996 is the wine of the vintage. It displays exceptional concentration, tangy acidity, and gorgeously layered flavors of buttery citrus-like fruit, olives, and smoke. This medium-bodied, concentrated wine is quite backward. It will need a considerable amount of bottle age to shed some of its structure. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. Last tasted 11/97
91 Wine Spectator
Wonderful white Bordeaux. A wine with masses of almond, fresh apple and honey aromas and flavors and more opulent, baked apple and cream flavors flowing through. Full-bodied and very rich, with a long, lingering finish. Delicious now, but will improve. Drink now through 2004. –JS
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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.