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18 Rene Gabriel
01: Die Farbe ist leicht intensiver als jene vom Laville; leuchtendes, jedoch immer noch blasses Gelb. Exotisches Fruchtbouquet; viel Nektarinen, Ananas und sogar ein Hauch Passionsfruchtmark, dahinter ein Sémillon-Spiel wie noch selten erlebt. Samtiger, weicher Gaumen, Himbeerkerne darin, jetzt klassischer werdend und von fettem Sauvignon Blanc begleitet, weisse Pfirsiche, gute Länge, aber von der Rasse her ist der Laville, zumindest momentan, faszinierender. 18/20 trinken 2004 – 2020
90 Robert Parker
An outstanding effort for the vintage, although shy when compared to the 2001 or evolved, complex 1999, the 2000 reveals a rich lanolin and honeyed melon bouquet with a hint of fig in the background. Made in a medium-bodied, straightforward style with loads of fruit, glycerin, and smoky wood, but not the nuances, persistence, and depth of the 2001 or 1999, it will can be drunk now and over the next 12 years.
90 Wine Spectator
A full-bodied white, with apple, lemon and creamy character. Medium- to full-bodied, with good fruit and a medium finish. Lanolin and meringue throughout. Round. And ready. Drink now. –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.