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1998 Chateau Haut-Brion (96+ Points RP...98 Points WS) Pessac-Leognan. No Reserve, 1998

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Although the 1998 vintage was not particularly good for the Bordeaux Left Bank wines,it was a superb vintage in Pessac-Leognan,St.Emilion and Pomerol,as these appellations were favoured by the early ripening of the Merlot grape.
Chateau Haut-Brion 1998 is arguably the Bordeaux wine of the vintage,as the percentage of Merlot used in the cepage was approximately 50%.In 1998,all harvesting of the grapes at Haut-Brion was achieved by 25th September,when the heavy rains arrived and many other chateaux (especially Left Bank) had not even commenced their Cabernet Sauvignon harvest:-

"An incredible rich and complex Haut-Brion,which potentially equals the 1989.Aromas of crushed berries,tobacco,lead,cinnamon,spice,and wet earth follow through to a gorgeously caressing palate,with big velvety tannins and a long delicious aftertaste.A triumph for the vintage".
(95-100 Points).

James Suckling. (The Wine Spectator. February 2000).


James Suckling later consolidated his points rating on this wine to 98 Points.(WineSpectator.com November 2006).


"A prodigious Haut-Brion.It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a tight but incredibly promising nose of smoke,earth,minerals,lead pencil,blackcurrants,cherries,and spice.This full-bodied wine unfolds slowly but convincingly on the palate,revealing a rich,multitiered,stunningly pure,symmetrical style with wonderful sweetness,ripe tannin,and a finish which lasts nearly 45 seconds.It tastes like liquid nobility.There is really no other way of describing it.It is unquestionably the finest Haut-Brion since the fabulous 1989 and 1990.However,patience is required as it not as flashy and forward as those two vintages. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035".
(96+ Points).

Robert Parker. (Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide. Sixth Edition).


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187132

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1998 Chateau Haut-Brion (96+ Points RP...98 Points WS) Pessac-Leognan. No Reserve

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Red

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France, Alsace, Hunawihr

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Into Neck (IN)

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The cost is £12.00.For extra safety,all bottles will be dispatched in polysafe tubes. If buyers wish to use Paypal,they will be invoiced with their charges(About 4%.Overseas 5%).Foreign buyers are welcome,but they should take responsibility for having suitable means of shipping.
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1998 Chateau Haut-Brion (96+ Points RP...98 Points WS) Pessac-Leognan. No Reserve, 1998

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Although the 1998 vintage was not particularly good for the Bordeaux Left Bank wines,it was a superb vintage in Pessac-Leognan,St.Emilion and Pomerol,as these appellations were favoured by the early ripening of the Merlot grape.
Chateau Haut-Brion 1998 is arguably the Bordeaux wine of the vintage,as the percentage of Merlot used in the cepage was approximately 50%.In 1998,all harvesting of the grapes at Haut-Brion was achieved by 25th September,when the heavy rains arrived and many other chateaux (especially Left Bank) had not even commenced their Cabernet Sauvignon harvest:-

"An incredible rich and complex Haut-Brion,which potentially equals the 1989.Aromas of crushed berries,tobacco,lead,cinnamon,spice,and wet earth follow through to a gorgeously caressing palate,with big velvety tannins and a long delicious aftertaste.A triumph for the vintage".
(95-100 Points).

James Suckling. (The Wine Spectator. February 2000).


James Suckling later consolidated his points rating on this wine to 98 Points.(WineSpectator.com November 2006).


"A prodigious Haut-Brion.It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a tight but incredibly promising nose of smoke,earth,minerals,lead pencil,blackcurrants,cherries,and spice.This full-bodied wine unfolds slowly but convincingly on the palate,revealing a rich,multitiered,stunningly pure,symmetrical style with wonderful sweetness,ripe tannin,and a finish which lasts nearly 45 seconds.It tastes like liquid nobility.There is really no other way of describing it.It is unquestionably the finest Haut-Brion since the fabulous 1989 and 1990.However,patience is required as it not as flashy and forward as those two vintages. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035".
(96+ Points).

Robert Parker. (Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide. Sixth Edition).


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Item Details

Item ID:

187132

Name:

1998 Chateau Haut-Brion (96+ Points RP...98 Points WS) Pessac-Leognan. No Reserve

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Alsace, Hunawihr

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

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The cost is £12.00.For extra safety,all bottles will be dispatched in polysafe tubes. If buyers wish to use Paypal,they will be invoiced with their charges(About 4%.Overseas 5%).Foreign buyers are welcome,but they should take responsibility for having suitable means of shipping.
From CT5, Kent, United Kingdom
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