Château Haut-Brion

Pessac- Léognan 1. Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Haut-Brion

APR 19 49,4M 38,7CS 11,9CF Ruby. Blueberries, anise, dark fruity, scented, minerals, scented, floral, layered, nuanced, somewhat tighter and firmer. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, dark fruity, dense, refined and nuanced, long indeed. 98-100

2018 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

APR 19 58,2M 28,5CS 9,7CF 3,6PV Ruby. Blueberries, anise, dark fruits, scented, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, dark fruity, spices, detailed, long. 92-94

2018 Château Haut-Brion blanc

APR 19 80,6SB 19,4S Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some vanilla, citrus, floral notes, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some lemons, apples, elegant, detailed, lovely texture, refreshing, quite smooth, long finish. 93-95

2018 La Clarté de Haut-Brion

APR 19 79,2S 20,8SB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, oranges, grapefruits nose. Touch tropical. Fresh acidity, fruity, floral, apples, grapefruits, anise, elegant, lovely balance, long. 89-91

2017 Château Haut-Brion

APR 18 53 M 6,3 CF 40,7 CS  9900 cases made. 11600 in 2016 Ruby. Scented. Dark fruity, detailed, violets, some red fruits, blackberries, cassis, blueberries, floral, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, structured, juicy and an incredible length, 14,25 alcohol. very long indeed. 96-98

2017 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

APR 18 55 M 5,3 CF 38 CS 1,7 PV Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, blueberries, intense and ripe, richer nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, blueberries, liquorice and anise, juicy, some structure behind, 13,7 alcohol, long. 91-93

2017 Château Haut-Brion blanc

APR 18 56,2 SB 43,8 S Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, rounded nose, touch of peach and grapefruits, elegant. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, some grapefruits and peach, detailed, nuanced, long. 14,3 alcohol. 94-96

2017 La Clarté de Haut-Brion

APR 18 30,6 SB 69,4 S Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some spices, fruity, light vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, some vanilla, elegant texture, good length. 13,75 alcohol. 88-90

2016 Château Haut-Brion

APR 17 Ruby. Dark fruity, ripe, rich, blueberries, tight, blackberries, some violets and floral notes, exotic spices, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, nuanced, deep, rich yet not sweet or lush, has grace but also restraint to it now, stunning length. 96-98

2016 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

APR 17 Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, blackberries, floral, scented, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, blackberries, quite intense, detailed, long. 92-94

2016 Château Haut-Brion blanc

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some candied lemons, peach, vanilla, some spices, detailed nose, minerals, touch smoky. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, spices, some vanilla, detailed, playful and elegant, refreshing, lively, long. 93-95

2016 La Clarté de Haut-Brion

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, peach, ripe gooseberries, some vanilla, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, some vanilla, elegant, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Haut-Brion

DEC 18 Ruby. Cassis, anise, blackberries, spices, dark fruity nose, intense, detailed and layered, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, layered, dense, spices, incredible balance and richness of details. Just goes on and on, and on. Drink 2030-2080. 98

2015 Château Haut-Brion

APR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, rich, intense, blueberries, minerals, floral, nuanced, layered, deeper and fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, dark berries, spices, detailed, firm, structured, intense, layered, incredibly long. 96-98

2015 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

DEC 18 Ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, blueberries, anise and spices nose, minerals. Seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red fruity, dark berries, spices, elegant structure and texture, nuanced, long. Playful. Drink from now actually as this is already utterly charming even if pure youth, and over the next twenty plus years. 93

2015 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

APR 16 Ruby. Some terracotta, dark fruits, cherries, detailed nose, layered. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, detailed, quite rich, long. 91-93

2015 Château Haut-Brion blanc

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, peach, ripe gooseberries and a touch of citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, intense, elegant structure and body, detailed, layered, long. 94-96

2015 La Clarte de Haut-Brion

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, some grapefruits, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, leaner finish, grapefruits and spices. 89-91

2014 Château Haut-Brion

JUN 15 Deep ruby. Scented, dark fruits, minerals, nuanced and detailed, spices, layered, ripe red berries note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, playful, intense, long. 97

2014 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

JUN 15 Ruby. Floral, minerals, detailed, nuanced nose, beautiful nose, dark fruits and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, lively, playful, detailed, elegant and refined, long. 93

2014 Château Haut-Brion Blanc

JUN 15 Pale lemon yellow. Orange blossoms, nuanced, citrus, minerals, detailed, nuanced and more subdued nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, playful but all the way subdued, lovely balance, long. 95-96

2014 Le Clarte de Haut-Brion

JUN 15 Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, grapefruits, citrus, vanilla, lightly floral and some peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, almost wide palate, rich, intense, ever so slightly warm finish, long. 92

2013 Château Haut-Brion
APR 14 Ruby. Cassis, red berries, vanilla, spices, deeper nose for the vintage, bit riper as well. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, refreshing acidity making the wine slightly on stilts, little bit hollow and lean. 91-93

2013 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
APR 14 Ruby. Floral, red berries, slight mineral touch, vanilla, touch of terracotta. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, slightly leaner, blueberries, refreshing finish, good length. 89-91

2013 La Clarte de Haut-Brion blanc

MAR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some vanilla, light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, some vanilla and smoky notes, long. 90

2013 Château Haut-Brion blanc
APR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, scented, citrus, floral, minerals, elegant vanilla note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, very together, ever so slightly warm finish to be picky, long. 94-96

2013 La Clarté de Haut-Brion
APR 14 (2nd Ch. HB and LMHB) pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, vanilla nose, quite elegant. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, very elegant and refreshing, detailed, long. 89-91

2012 Château Haut-Brion

DEC 15 Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, vanilla, detailed, nuanced, some minerals, scented, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, rich, fruity, dark and red berries, hides fifteen percent alcohol well, somewhat sweet, some bitter notes in the finish. Long. 95

2012 Château Haut-Brion

APR 13 Ruby. Minerals, graphite, layered, complex and absolutely gorgeous nose, best nose of the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, layered, nuanced, lovely texture. A ripe tannic backbone, one of the few who will benefit from an extended cellaring in this vintage. Refreshing and long. 94-96

2012 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

APR 13 Ruby. Scented, lilies, slightly mineraly and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth and elegant texture, lovely. Good length. 88-90

2012 Château Haut-Brion blanc

SEP 15 Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, peach, minerals, detailed, nuanced, elegant and complex nose, superb. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, nuanced, minerals, oysters, lemons, it almost explodes on the palate, very long, just remember to give it enough air. Two hours minimum. 97

2012 Château Haut-Brion Blanc

APR 13 Pale lemon yellow. Lime, floral, minerals, citrus-flowers and ripe lemons, complex nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing, a bit fuller body, nuanced, rounder, long. 94-96

2012 La Clarté de Haut-Brion

APR 13 (2nd Ch. Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion) Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, grapefruit, minerals and a touch of vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, quite lively, very elegant, fairly nuanced, long. 89-90

2011 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 17 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fruity, anise, some spices, elegant and nuanced nose, floral, minerals, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, blueberries, anise, spices, some leather, nuanced, layered, deep and long. 96

2011 Château Haut-Brion

SEP 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, floral, scented, detailed, fruity, blueberries, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some anise and spices, detailed, intense and layered, minerals, focused, tight and long. 96

2011 Château Haut-Brion

MAR 16 Ruby. intense, cassis, minerals, spices, exotic notes, blueberries nose, scented. Raspberries note with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, cassis, still structured and firm behind juicy fruits, long. 95

2011 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, intense, scented, layered, some earthy minerals note beneath, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, detailed, blueberries, vanilla, very long. 95

2011 Château Haut-Brion

MAY 15 Ruby. Intense, red berries, blueberries, scented, layered, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, detailed, intense, very long. 95

2011 Château Haut-Brion
DEC 14 Rubinrød. Parfymert, mineraler, mørke frukter, noe vanilje, elegant duft, lag på lag, eksotisk, rekker å legge på nyanser i glasset. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, frisk, intens, munnen løper i vann, detaljert, mørke bær, krydder og mineraler om hverandre, flotte detaljer, meget lang finish. Flott balanse. 2020-2050 96

2011 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby. Scented, red berries and cassis, vanilla, tobacco notes far back, terracotta, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, tannins, rich and fruity, intense, layered, detailed, long finish. 95

2010 Château Haut-Brion

APR 15 Ruby. Ripe, rich, intense, floral, detailed nose, layered, dark fruits, cassis, blackberries, plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, fruity, intense, layered, slightly warm, alcohol levels on the high side, very long. 97

2010 Château Haut-Brion

APR 11 Deep ruby, cassis, terracotta, mint, violets, chocolate touch, so complex and layered. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, superb aromas, so refreshing and massive length, minutes of raspberries and chocolate. 97-99

2010 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

APR 11 Deep ruby, floral, ethereal, perfumed, black- and blueberries, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful texture, superb balance, long length. 93-94

2010 Château Haut-Brion blanc

APR 11 Pale lemon, citrus, flint, minerals, somehow fuller than LMHB on the texture, apples, tropical, fatter also, still elegant texture, superb balance and gorgeous length. 97-98

2010 La Clarté de Haut-Brion

APR 11 (2nd label of both HB Blanc and La Mission HB Blanc, used to be Plantiers HB) Pale lemon, pure fruit, citrus, tropical, grapefruit, minerals, flint, fresh acidity, beautiful balance, yellow fruits and smokey mineral long finish. 93-94

2009 Château Haut-Brion

APR 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, detailed, intense, elegant, refined, scented, minerals, terracotta far behind all the fruit, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, refreshing, detailed and nuanced, rich, fruity, dark berries of all sorts, tobacco, spices, very long indeed. 99

2009 Château Haut-Brion
NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, layered, nuanced, cassis, minerals, seductive and complex, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and nuanced, minerals, detailed, gorgeous wine, seductive all the way, incredible length. 99

2009 Château Haut-Brion
JUN 10 Deep ruby, ruby rim. Even more profound of elegant floral notes, touch of roses and jasmin over terracotta, minerals, coffee beans cassis and blackberries, with a hint of anis. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, even so, mouthwatering, elegant, great balance, very complex, fantastic length. 98-100

2009 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

MAR 17 Ruby. Scented, red berries, some spices, fresh and fruity nose, blueberries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, denser, dark berries and spices, long. 92

2009 Château Haut-Brion blanc

JUN 17 Magnum. Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, detailed, elegant, vanilla, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, detailed, some spices, rounded texture, has some richness to it but focused, very long finish. 96

2009 Château Haut-Brion blanc
JUN 10 Pale lemon yellow, fresh, citrus, minerals, slightly smokey, some sweet apricots just putting their heads out, flinty, almost schisty minerals. Pure, intense, complex, a Montrachet beater, huge minerality, smoky, such balance and complexity, mouthwatering, big, pronounced, very flavorful, again fantastic length, washes over your tongue in waves. 97-99

2008 Château Haut-Brion

APR 18 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, spices, anise, minerals, lovely nose, still very young. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer and gentler texture, elegant, minerals, figs, detailed, lovely balance, smoother than a bottle a few months back, long. 95

2008 Château Haut-Brion

JAN 18 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some spices, liquorice, minerals, tobacco, blueberries and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, blackberries, elegant texture, lovely balance, detailed, nuanced, long. 95

2008 Château Haut-Brion
APR 17 Corked.

2008 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 13 Bright ruby. Scented, deeper nose, liquorice, minerals, cassis, blackberries and violets, complex and layered. Fresh acidity, tight of ripe tannins, textured and structured, concentrated feel, refreshing, needs time, long. 95

2008 Château Haut-Brion

NOV 12 Ruby. Scented and layered, subdued minerals, cassis and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely balance and very refreshing. Superb texture. Very long. 95

2008 Château Haut-Brion
JAN 12 Ruby, more minerals and less rich than La Mission, feels more nuanced, easier to look into, blackcurrant's. some floral notes, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture, a bit fuller on the body than some vintages of HB, absolutely superb finish. 95

2008 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

NOV 17 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, spices, scented, elegant nose, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, elegant texture, blueberries, long. 91

2008 La Clarence de Haut-Brion

AUG 13 Bright ruby. Some vanilla, dark berries, morellos, scented and deeper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and refreshing, nuanced and elegant, mineraly finish, good length. 89

2008 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
JAN 12 Ruby, minerals and a touch of Pessac smoke, cassis, leather, refined nose. Feels subtle, yet intense. Enticing acidity, ripe tannins, superb balance, long. 92

2008 Les Plantiers du Haut-Brion

OCT 13 Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, wax, lemons, almost flinty, has evolved quite a lot since June. Fresh acidity, intense, minerals and lemons palate, ever so slightly bitter, refreshing, long. 90

2007 Château Haut-Brion
DEC 13 Ruby. Minerals, cassis, herbs, fruits, layered nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner and gives less than last bottle (less air), oak seems a bit up front, long finish. 90

2007 Château Haut-Brion
NOV 13 Ruby. Cassis, leather, anise and minerals nose, vanilla. Quite open directly from the bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, nuanced and elegant, long. 91

2007 Château Haut-Brion
OCT 12 Deep ruby. Layered, nuanced, floral and scented, touch of cedar. Very subdued minerals, refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, savory, again refreshing and mouthwatering. Superb texture and structure, more seductive than La Mission, refined, lively and very long. 94

2007 Château Haut-Brion
NOV 11 Pale ruby, cassis, minerals, leather, blueberries, slightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fresh if a bit lean, smoky mineral finish. 91

2007 Château Haut-Brion
NOV 11 Slightly mineral and smoky, cassis, again that touch of herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style, elegant if a bit short. 91

2007 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
FEB 13 First vintage with the new name, formerly known as Bahans Haut-Brion. New bottle shape as well, the same as Haut-Brion itself. Unfortunately no picture available. Ruby. Some cassis, minerals, touch of coffee and unexpectedly deep for a second wine and for this vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, somewhat tender finish just makes it more loveable. Long. 90

2007 Plantiers Haut-Brion

SEP 15 Another bottle verging on oxidised, apples, minerals, lemons behind.

2007 Les Plantiers de Haut-Brion
MAR 13 (2nd Ch. Haut-Brion blanc) If I remember correctly, the last vintage before the name is changed. Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, grapefruit, vanilla, minerals, subdued and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant palate, towards creamy texture, refreshing and long. 91

2007 Les Plantiers de Haut-Brion

NOV 12 Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, lemons, minerals, some wax and vanilla. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, lemony minerals and a slightly bitter touch, almost floral with air, long if a bit lean finish. 92

2007 Plantiers de Haut-Brion

OCT 11 Golden, deep minerals and quite intense nose. Complex with great acidity and balance, lively and slightly fatty texture. Very long length. Drink this one soon, as these, for some strange reason, seem never to last that well, even if the components in the wine make you feel that way. 93

2006 Château Haut-Brion
MAY 12 Ruby, tobacco, minerals, smoke, cassis, refreshing acidity, ripe tannins. Slightly edgy now, had a rounder bottle last time, needs time to refine itself, very young. Long. 94

2006 Château Haut-Brion
NOV 11 Ruby, minerals, anise, blackcurrant's, almost smoky behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spicy feel to it, complex, needs time. 94

2006 Château Bahans Haut-Brion

AUG 11 Floral, perfumed, quite intense, fresh and elegant acidity. Good texture, elegant and refined, long length. Good is such a lousy word in this context, but I trust you know what I mean. 91

2006 Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion
APR 10 Bright ruby, ruby rim, minerals, blackcurrants, hint of tobacco, very elegant and complex, even if slightly closed, not as open and straightforward as the other bottle. Good structure and balance, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively and long finish. Keep. 89

2006 Chateau Bahans Haut Brion
MAR 10 Bright ruby, perfumed, some minerals, black fruits, hints of coffee, tea, very youthful and complex. Fresh acidity, great balance, ripe tannins, mouthwatering with strawberries and redcurrants, incredibly fresh and elegant, great pleasure to drink at this stage, but will also age gracefully. 90

2006 Château Haut-Brion blanc

JUN 11 Magnum (served to 1500 people!) Probably the only time in history that so many have enjoyed this magnificent wine at once. Very pale golden, intense, layered, minerals, smoke and citrus with a touch of tropical behind. Fresh acidity, superb texture and balance, reserved first, needed time to fully open in the glass, and later on an absolutely stunning length, minutes. This wine got better, longer and more complex for every sip. 100

2006 Les Plantiers Haut-Brion
AUG 10 Pale lemon yellow, lime, flint, smokey, complex nose, touch of tropical fruits. Elegant acidity, great balance, very lemon mineraly finish, very good length. 91

2005 Château Haut-Brion

SEP 15 56M 39CS 5CF Ruby. Scented, dark berries, intense, blueberries, cassis, blackberries, minerals, some spices towards cinnamon, detailed and nuanced nose. Complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, dark berries, detailed, juicy and youthful, very long finish. 2020-2060 97

2005 Château Haut-Brion
OCT 11 Ruby, violets, minerals, vanilla, plums, cassis, extremely seductive, secretive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, stunning texture, soft, elegant, refined, amazing length, really needs time. 98

2005 Château Bahans Haut-Brion

SEP 15 30CF 45M 25CS Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, minerals, cassis and blueberries nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, juicy still, some dark berries, fairly refined, long. 2017-2030 91

2005 Château Bahans Haut-Brion

FEB 08 Ruby. Tight nose, blueberries, light scented note, some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, elegant texture, long. 93

2005 Plantiers Haut-Brion

SEP 15 Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruits and lemons nose, light oyster touch. Barrel notes was a bit up front but got polished off after a few hours of air in the bottle. Fresh, elegant and lively. 90

2004 Château Haut-Brion

JUN11 Ruby, extremely elegant nose, floral, minerals, tobacco, fine fruit, layered and seductive, refined, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, elegant texture, youthful, long finish. 94

2004 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 10 Bright ruby, some terracotta minerals, elegant blackcurrants, too complex to be easily defined and even tender feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced, pure and long, very closed now, not quite giving away its secrets. Fresh, youthful and great length. 93

2004 Plantiers Haut-Brion

SEP 15 Towards lemon yellow. Towards oxidised nose, apples, minerals, some citrus, getting somewhat fresher with air. Fresh acidity, leaner fruit, verging on to much oxidation. 86

2004 Les Plantiers du Haut-Brion
AUG 10 Pale lemon yellow, honey, oxidized apples, slight volatile touch, nuts and butter, some vanilla, minerals and flint. Fresh, lively acidity, great balance, hazelnuts, a bit lean, long length. 88

2003 Château Haut-Brion

MAR 11 Ruby. Cassis, figs, dates, rich and fruity nose, but seems evolved for the vintage. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, spices, again it seems mature. Just had this once before and that bottle was weird as well. 91

2003 Chateau Haut- Brion
OCT 09 Deep ruby, some liquorice and sweetish fruit, youthful. Mature tannins, but there is some hints of something green and not quite ripe, lacks acidity, medium fruit intensity, medium finish, this is not anywhere near a first growth in quality, again truly disappointing. Off bottle? 87

2003 Bahans Haut-Brion

SEP 17 Ruby. Some figs, dates, spices, light tobacco and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, some red berries core, fruity, fresh and elegant, more mature nose than palate, drinking very nicely now. 90

2002 Plantiers Haut-Brion

SEP 15 Oxidised.

2001 Château Haut-Brion
DEC 14 Rubinrød, tynn tegl kant. Elegant duft, parfymert, tegl, mineraler, solbær, detaljert duft, nydelig. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, frisk, nyansert, nesten crisp, munnen løper i vann, detaljert og lang. Nå-2030 94

2001 Chateau Haut-Brion
DEC 09 Deep ruby, such elegant nose, fresh as a rainy day, cedar, minerals, leather, bell peppers, blackcurrants, cigar, cedar, all wrapped in silk. The elegance is just marvelous, one of the most elegant I have tasted, acidity is fresh and integrated, tannins just perfect for the structure, exceptional finesse, complexity and balance. Great finish. 94

2001 Chateau Haut- Brion
NOV 09 Ruby, very elegant, and first thing that hits me is minerals like a rainy day in a quarry, blackcurrants, cedar, cigars, hints of cherries and sweet tobacco in the back. Great acidity, ripe tannins, so elegant and structure like velvet, great aftertaste. Drinks well now, but I would keep it for another 10-15 years. 93

2001 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 05 Ruby. Elegant, nuanced, cassis, blueberries, refreshing and bright nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and detailed, one of the best wines I've tasted so far, stunning. 95

2001 Château Haut-Brion blanc
SEP 14 Back in 2003 or 2004 I drove Oslo- Stockholm- Oslo in one day to get this bottle! That is about 840km! Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, honey, detailed, light tropical note, scented and light floral note nose. Intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fleshy, somewhat sweet tropical note, ripe and fruity, quite intense, long. Ads and ads with air. 95

2000 Chateau Haut-Brion

MAY 19 Magnum. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, cassis, cigars, tobacco, mint, detailed, layered, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice, detailed and layered, intense, long, superb! 97

1999 Château Haut-Brion

APR 19 Double magnum. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, dark fruity, spices, layered, detailed, lovely nose and depth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, minerals, detailed, beautiful balance, this is drinking superbly at this stage. 95

1999 Château Haut-Brion

MAR 17 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, anise, leather, minerals, detailed, light violets note, nuanced nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, cherries, blueberries, detailed and elegant, lovely balance, long finish. Starting to drink beautifully now but still has twenty to twenty five years to go. 95

1999 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Deep ruby. Rich, jammy and fruity, ripe and intense, vanilla, very youthful beside it's one year older bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity and ripe, red-and blueberries finish. Smooth. 93

1999 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Elegant nose, really flirting, very youthful, with air Pessac minerals, cassis, leather and scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture and structure, savory and refreshing, very long and elegant finish. Superb. 94

1999 Château Bahans Haut-Brion
NOV 11 Ruby, closed first, needed an hour in decanter, then exploding in fruit and intensity, prunes, leather, smoky minerals and terracotta, complex and lively. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful balance, long length. 90

1998 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Deep ruby. Scented, ripe fruits, detailed, nuanced, fruity, plums, floral and minerals underneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, nuanced, detailed and refreshing, fleshy, long. 96

1998 Château Haut-Brion
OCT 11 Ruby, smoky Pessac notes, leather, fine tobacco, cassis, anise, layered, seductive and astonishing depth. Superb acidity, ripe tannins, amazing balance and refinement, silky texture, flirting, long. 96

1998 Château Bahans Haut-Brion

FEB 16 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cigars, minerals, cassis, blueberries, touch of tobacco and exotic spises, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, almost velvety texture, anise, cassis, leather and tobacco, long finish, beautiful. The best bottle I’ve had of this. 94

1998 Château Bahans Haut-Brion

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, minerals, dark fruits, leather, cigars, some terracotta, even a mint touch. Quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat leaner palate than nose suggests, some figs and prunes, cassis and blueberries, minerals, light earthy note, long. 92

1998 Château Bahans Haut- Brion
DEC 12 Ruby, garnet rim. Very closed and by far the most closed bottle during the soon ten years I've followed it. After three hours in decanter, plums, minerals, almost scented, pencil shaves but not as seductive as last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant palate but somewhat lean, later on fruitier. Good length. 89

1998 Bahans Haut-Brion
AUG 10 Deep ruby, opened up quickly in the glass, just a few minutes, very elegant, a touch floral, blackcurrants, beautiful mineraly terracotta feel, fresh acidity, beautiful tannins as backbone, elegant, complex and intense, very good length, a beautiful second wine! 93

1998 Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion
DEC 09 Deep ruby, thin brick towards rim. Fresh and a bit floral nose, slight of violets and some warm stones. Well hung game, blackcurrants and cigars. Tender and elegant more than big, fresh acidity and ripe tannins and a lot of them, very balanced, great structure, good length. 86

1998 Bahans Haut-Brion

NOV 05 Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, spices, blueberries and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, velvety, detailed, nuanced, playful, lovely. 91

1997 Château haut-Brion

APR 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, minerals up front, tobacco, cedar, leather, detailed nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant, some spices, figs. Drink soon but very charming. 91

1997 Château Haut-Brion Blanc

MAR 13 Towards golden. Smokey minerals, citrus, focused and a bit intense, even if a bit lean. Grapefruit and honey, touch of wax. Fresh acidity, elegant body, refreshing and lovely, elegant citrus mineraly finish. Long. 94

1997 Plantiers du Haut-Brion
AUG 10 Golden, deep nose somehow, kind of deep apricots, slightly burnt caramel, camphor and gravelly minerals. A bit tired, starting to oxidize, burnt rubber, drink while young! 68

1996 Château Haut-Brion

APR 16 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, blueberries, floral, detailed nose, seductive, layered, exotic notes far back, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, dark and red berries, quite detailed, elegant and refined, still structure to be polished off, relatively youthful for twenty years, long. 96

1996 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Deep ruby. Coffee, dark chocolate, cassis, blueberries, plums and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, if tight and somewhat rustic, slightly edgy, bit dry finish. Falls apart with air. Faulty bottle.

1996 Chateau Haut-Brion
OCT 09 Ruby med ruby kant, fantastisk nese, utrolig kompleks, snev av fat, mest solbær, lær, floral og parfymert, svakt krydret. Utrolig nese. Fantastisk frukt, nydelig syre, herlig modne tanniner, utrolig frukt og lengde. Fantastisk vin, kompleks, elegant og herlig, ettersmak i minutter. 95

1995 Château Haut-Brion

JAN 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Spices, minerals, anise, red fruity, lovely nose, scented, touch earthy and animals notes, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, minerals, tight, red berries, anise, some garrigue, layered, nuanced, playful, sublime balance, long. Stunningly detailed, not the most opulent and intense, just perfection on a more subtle level. 96

1995 Château Haut-Brion
APR 17 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, floral, some figs, nuanced, lovely nose, utterly charming, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, detailed, fresh, fruity, elegant texture, bright and lively, long. 95

1995 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Deep ruby. Scented, ripe, cassis, blueberries, anise, slight tobacco note, layered and detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, layered, intense, plums and blueberries, but a bit lean finish, long. 94

1995 Chateau Haut-Brion
FEB 10 (Demi) Clear ruby, garnet rim, lots of sediments. Developing, and intensely perfumed nose, roses, plums, red berries, hints of cassis, floral, almost mineral, oak is exceptionally well integrated, extremely elegant, hardwood floors, truffles. Fresh acidity and ripe tannins, this floral and perfumed touch is so seductive, silky texture, plums, perfect balance, the nose is absolute perfection. If this half bottle is any indication on how the 95 will evolve......... 97

1995 Château Haut-Brion blanc

AUG 16 Towards lemon yellow. Minerals, some apples, pears, apricots, light vanilla and honey note, touch of wax and nuts. Fresh acidity, minerals, fruity, some citrus, quite elegant but could be fresher and livelier, long. 92

1995 Château Haut-Brion blanc

AUG 16 Pale golden, apricots, wax, some minerals, yellow apples, fruity but verging on oxidised, bit too oxidative for my taste. Enjoyable but not a top bottle. 89

1995 Château Haut-Brion blanc

AUG 16 Ox.

1995 Château Haut-Brion blanc

JUN12 Oxidised.

1993 Château Haut-Brion
JAN 14 Ruby. Scented, intense, nuanced, tobacco, minerals, lovely and evolving nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, elegant cherries palate, good length. 89

1992 Château Haut-Brion

AUG 08 Ruby, brick rim. Figs, dates, light minerals nose, some violets. Light all over. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean body, red berries and figs, light, not that long. 88

1991 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby with very thin brick rim. Terracotta, minerals, cassis, flint, leather, layered and seductive nose. Fresh and quite lively palate, mouthwatering acidity, tannins starting to let go, beautiful texture, but lacks length. A very fine wine with classical maturing Pessac aromas. 91

1990 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, nuanced, floral, intense and layered, leaping out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively and detailed, nuanced, elegant and long. 97

1989 Château Haut-Brion

NOV 18 Ruby. Mint! So minty!. Blueberries, figs, dates, intense, layered, detailed, tobacco, touch of leather, stunning nose, so fine tuned. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, stunning texture, just ads and ads and ads, and it just doesn’t stop. This needed about two hours to fine tune the orchestra, because this is an orchestra. A full blown Mahler orchestra. WOW! 100

1989 Château Haut-Brion

JUN 18 Ruby. Blueberries, scented, minerals, terracotta notes almost leaps out of the glass, tobacco, nuanced, figs, dates, just layers of aromas and nuances. Mint. Gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, detailed, nuanced, layered, some spices, minerals, figs and dates, smooth, superb balance, incredible wine. Tobacco. And incredible length. Every time you think you have gone through every single aroma and aspect, something new shows up. 100

1989 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Deepish ruby, garnet rim. Highly scented and massive intensity, rich, ripe, layered, red and darker fruits, detailed, leather, plums, tobacco, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet ripe red fruits, darker berries, layered, detailed, nuanced, superb and hedonistic, impossible to describe, stunning length. As excellent as a bottle only a few weeks back! 100

1989 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Intense, nose, layered, exotic, leather, plums, figs, cassis, very intense and highly scented. Gorgeous nose, difficult to describe. Minerals. Magic, floral notes as well. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, succulent, fresh, mouthwatering, detailed, nuanced, stunning, very long indeed. 100

1989 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 12 Deep ruby, garnet rim. Massive nose in the sense of layers and complexity. Scented, fruity, refined. Has everything. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering and superb palate, stunning texture and structure, subdued, refreshing and truly long. 100

1988 Château Haut-Brion

AUG 18 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, fresh, nuanced, detailed, scented, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, anise, spices, nuanced, cassis, structured, firm, detailed, long. 95

1988 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Deep ruby. Cassis, figs, leather, ever so slight bell peppers note, quite rich '88 nose, cooler fruits. Spicy and chocolate with air. More and more scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, structured, leaner cassis fruits, leather, detailed, fresh, elegant, long. 93

1988 Chateau Haut-Brion
DEC 09 Deep garnet with garnet rim. Fantastic nose, a bit closed, but underneath, cedar, rocky minerality, blackcurrants, leather, cigars, cherries and ripe plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, perfect balance, very elegant and complex, a beauty. 94

1988 Château Haut-Brion blanc

AUG 18 Towards straw yellow. Pears, bananas, almonds nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some citrus, bananas, nuts, almonds, marzipan, nuanced, has details but also quite ripe in a way. 94

1986 Château Haut-Brion

JUN 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, figs, dates, quite mature bottle, earthy, some tobacco notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, figs and dates, some leather, nuanced, elegant texture, long. A mature bottle with a bit leaner expression. 92

1986 Chateau Haut Brion

JAN 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, detailed, minerals, elegant, refined, figs and dates, blueberries, layered, cassis, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, detailed, minerals, playful, nuanced, some structure behind, long. 96

1986 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Corked

1986 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby with broader garnet rim. Scented, figs, prunes, minerals, terracotta, fresh red berries, blueberries, tobacco, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, relatively youthful, detailed, ever so slightly hollow mid palate, little bit rustic bottle. 94

1986 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 13 Ruby. Tight first, not giving that much on either nose or palate, but very long finish with some fruit that is difficult to describe. Floral, cassis, leaner minerals, still a bit tight nose after half an hour in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, one of the more tannic 86 Haut-Brion bottles I've had, leaner, slightly tomato plant, not optimal bottle.  Long finish. 92

1986 Château Haut-Brion

OCT 12 Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, leather, minerals, somewhat minty. More intense nose than the last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, fresh texture and structure, but slightly leaner body. Long. 94

1986 Château Haut-Brion
MAY 12 My fourth bottle since New Year’s, and this one is perfect like the last of the quite a huge bottle variation. Ruby, leather, terracotta, cassis, fine tobacco, almost minty and vanilla. Youthful feel and fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Broadbent asked in the book: Vintage Wine, '-Will it ever shed its tannins?' Yes it has, superb yet again. 96

1986 Château Haut-Brion
MAR 12 (Served blind) Ruby, thin brick rim. Gorgeous nose, terracotta, tobacco, superb nose, layers, complex, fine leather, licorice, some ripe plums, so nuanced. Cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, comes with air, the length grows by the minute, extremely long. 97

1986 Château Haut-Brion
MAR 12 (Served blind) Severely corked.....

1986 Château Haut-Brion
MAR 12 (Served blind) Ruby, very thin brick rim. Cassis, leather, barnyard and brett. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, something behind there, Roquefort, touch of fusel, salty minerals, long. Not optimal bottle. 92

1986 Château Haut-Brion
OCT 10 A level fill, ruby, very thin rim. Leather, anise, terracotta, black tea, leather, blackcurrants, very closed. Good acidity, high of starting to ripen tannins, still a bit rough, lots of stuff happening behind, good length. Wait another 3-5 years, will keep much longer. 94

1985 Château Haut-Brion

MAR 17 Dark core, lots of sediments, brick rim. Earthy, some mint, some blackberries, tobacco, floral notes, exotic notes with air, . Fresh acidity, few tannins, some earthy notes, some mint, figs, smooth texture, light tobacco note, served blind a mature bottle with answer in hand, long. 94

1985 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Dark fruits, opening up, quite shut first but gets scented and flirting, but the tightest '85 HB I've tasted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, intense, detailed, refreshing, red berries, scented and elegant, lovely balance, needs time to open, long. A bottle going back and forth between marvelous and tight and astringent. 95

1985 Chateau Haut-Brion

FEB 10 Bright ruby with garnet rim, paprika, violets, floral, leather, pencil, cigars, such elegance, fantastic complexity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, minerals, slightly of oak still, opulent but tender, velvety texture, superb intensity, and gets better the longer it breathes, just beautiful, perfection. 95

1985 Château Haut-Brion

DEC 07 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Figs, violets, detailed, scented, utterly charming and seductive nose, elegant and refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, detailed and nuanced, playful, lovely freshness, mouthwatering, raspberries and dates, some liquorice, bright, superb wine. Long. 95

1985 Château Haut-Brion blanc

OCT 08 Lemon yellow. Minerals, intense, candied citrus, lime, some grapefruits, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, playful, mouthwatering, elegant, creamy yet playful, superb length. 98

1984 Château Haut-Brion

JUN 18 Ruby, broad garnet rim. Figs, dates, minerals, leather, tobacco, mint nose, cigars. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, figs, dates, spices, leaner, elegant texture but lacks a bit of body to fill in, long. 91

1984 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 12 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, slightly perfumed, minerals, cigars, fresh, lively, lovely nose. Pine trees with more air (was decanted). Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, youngish feel, even if mature, a bit lean body, elegant nose. I was in Pessac right away, but at first on D d Chevalier, because of the pine touch. But it was too refined and elegant, and found vintage and producer with more air. 88

1983 Château Haut-Brion

APR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Plums, scented, red berries, spices, exotic, cassis, some figs, layered and nuanced, superb nose, flirting and seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, structured, intense, layered, firm, nuanced, red fruity, some cherries, quite intense, cedar and tobacco, long finish. 96

1983 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, slight fig note, red berries, detailed and nuanced, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, fruity, nuanced and detailed, elegant and refreshing, little bit short in this company. 91

1983 Chateau Haut-Brion
DEC 09 Bright ruby, brick rim. Quite evolved, very complex, cassis, cigars, leather, chocolate, mocha, some pepper and well hung game. Very elegant, lots of dark berries, explodes in the mouth, very intense and fragrant, still such elegance, great balance, fresh acidity, very mature tannins, almost gone, perfect now. 95

1982 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Ruby. Ripe, rich, scented, plums, leather, tobacco, intense, layered, detailed and complex, lovely nose, flirting, very mineral with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, fresh, detailed, ripe, plums, still structured, quite youthful, long finish. 97

1982 Château Haut-Brion
JUN 12 Ruby, garnet rim. Rich Haut-Brion, the estate typicity is barely discernible behind intense plums, terracotta, leather, anise, hint of vanilla, deep, dark style. Fresh acidity, grippy texture, almost biting tannins, very structured, intense. Younger than most 82 Mouton bottles I've tried. 96

1981 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 In neck fill, bright ruby, brick rim. Scented, red and darker berries, figs, leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some would say hollow, leather and figs, bit short. 87

1979 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 In neck fill, ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red berries, cassis, elegant nose, some blueberries and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity if leaner and towards thin, the fruit is more cherries and figs, good length. 89

1978 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 In neck fill, pale ruby, orange rim. Oxidised.

1976 Château Haut-Brion

APR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, terracotta, figs, prunes, blueberries, leaner nose but refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries notes, figs, prunes, tobacco, again minerals, long. Served at the Academie du Vin dinner. 93

1975 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Slightly cloudy dark ruby, thin orange rim. Tobacco, rose hips, tired nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, slight iodine.

1970 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Top shoulder fill, ruby with slight orange hue. Intense, dark fruits, scented, liquorice, leather and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but leaner, slightly dry tobacco, cherries and figs finish. 88

1970 Château Haut-Brion

MAY 12 Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, brick rim. Very closed first, opens up quickly, refined nose, floral, almost Burgundian transparency, minerals, tobacco and stone fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, elegant, seductive, tender, good length. 93

1966 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Low neck fill, deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Dark fruits but also some glue notes, dry and short, off bottle.

1966 Château Haut-Brion
MAY 12 Top shoulder fill, ruby, brick rim. Almonds, a touch of VA, wood polish, roses, tight behind, blackcurrant's leaf. Tighter palate, tannins very ripe, but palate is slightly drying, transparent, green leaf notes in the finish. Better than my last bottle. 89

1966 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 10 B-B/C level fill, cork almost loose in the bottle, bright ruby with orange rim. Smokey minerals, leather, prunes, coffee and an almost smokey feel. Good acidity, ripe tannins, slightly hollow, a bit short. Not a top bottle (storage) but still manages to have its charm. 82

1964 Chateau Haut-Brion
SEP 09 Ruby with thin garnet rim. Cedar, cigars, blackcurrants, extremely elegant, a bit tender and fragile, great mature Bordeaux. Some prunes and figs, leather and medicinal. Very elegant, sweet morellos and red plums, great balance, complex, exceptional length. Not decanted. At La Villa Joya, magical place on the Algarve coast. 91

1962 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 10 B/C level fill, mid shoulder, cork was starting to dry. Brick, orange rim. Chocolate, caramel, prunes and definitely oxidation. Coffee and floral high notes. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, slight maderisation, nutty, vanilla and blueberries, not typical, not optimal but enjoyable at first. 20 minutes later oxidating quickly. In the first 15 minutes, maybe a 87

1961 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 In neck fill, deep ruby, thin brick rim. Tight nose, dark chocolate, black tea, intense and heavy nose, almost alcohol on the nose, Port like nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity but lacks nuances, lacks details, somewhat off bottle, maybe not the best storage. After ten minutes it deteriorates quickly.

1959 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Top shoulder fill, ruby, brick rim. Scented, cigars, cedar, minerals, jasmin, mulberries, figs, prunes, detailed and intense and seductive nose. Layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, detailed, rich, intense and fruity, ripe fruits, figs, leather, spices, exotic, long finish. 98

1948 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Upper shoulder fill, deep ruby with thin orange rim. Scented, leaner, figs, minerals, terracotta, smoky, prunes, quite intense. Stacks up well after the others. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, sweet and sour, detailed, lots of cherries, anise and raspberries, leather and prunes finish, slightly drying finish to be picky. 95

1947 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Top shoulder fill, deep ruby, thin brick rim. Intense, scented, plums, figs, highly scented, floral, jasmin, mint, dried dark fruits, rich nose, raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, rich and rounded, intense, tannic with loads of fruit to back it still, refreshing and detailed finish, very long. 99

1945 Château Haut-Brion
APR 17 Ruby, brick rim. Tobacco, leather, minerals, anise, some mint, figs and prunes nose. Rosemary and thyme. The nose is stunning, just ads layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structure getting softer, some leather, anise, lighter, elegant texture, lovely balance, playful, not that intense, yet just have layers of refined silky notes, long. 97

1945 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Upper shoulder fill. Ruby, thin orange rim. Intense chocolate nose, red berries, minerals, pepper, spices, floral, prunes, terracotta nose, layered. Cherries and leather. More and more intense with air, more and more layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cinnamon, chocolate, tea, figs, cassis, detailed, refreshing, sweet and sour, power, long, very long. 98

1918 Château Haut-Brion
SEP 14 Upper shoulder fill, château bottled. Bright ruby, orange rim. Figs, leather, minerals, terracotta, earthy, prunes, layered nose. Superb nose, magic. Fresh acidity, few tannins, fresh, detailed, prunes, leaner palate, mulberries and raspberries, elegant, almost Corton like feel to it today, long. 94