Chateau Haut-Brion [Multiple Vintage Listing] Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classe 1978 (1 mag) u. 4cm, slightly soiled label 1983 (2 mags) Soiled labels Lot 224 3 mags (sc) per lot: HKD 9000-11000 per lot: USD 1100-1400 My overriding impression of this stunning First Growth is that it is the silkiest, most perfumed, most fine-grained of all the legendary top chateaux of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion has an inner 'spirituality' to it, a haunting quality that lingers long on the senses. Its unique position on the edge of the city of Bordeaux gives it a micro-climate that fosters ripeness and generosity - there is a velvety warmth to the wine. The extra 'plus' to the property is the family ownership and its long-standing link with three generations of another family, the Delmas, on the managing side which has provided a totally beneficial continuity to the estate. Haut-Brion often blooms early among the First Growths but, unlike human beings, it continues to grow more beautiful in middle age and retains the bone structure and elegance of a very distinguished old age! Serena Sutcliffe, MW Quantity: 1
Chateau Haut-Brion [Multiple Vintage Listing] Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classe 1978 (1 mag) u. 4cm, slightly soiled label 1983 (2 mags) Soiled labels Lot 224 3 mags (sc) per lot: HKD 9000-11000 per lot: USD 1100-1400 My overriding impression of this stunning First Growth is that it is the silkiest, most perfumed, most fine-grained of all the legendary top chateaux of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion has an inner 'spirituality' to it, a haunting quality that lingers long on the senses. Its unique position on the edge of the city of Bordeaux gives it a micro-climate that fosters ripeness and generosity - there is a velvety warmth to the wine. The extra 'plus' to the property is the family ownership and its long-standing link with three generations of another family, the Delmas, on the managing side which has provided a totally beneficial continuity to the estate. Haut-Brion often blooms early among the First Growths but, unlike human beings, it continues to grow more beautiful in middle age and retains the bone structure and elegance of a very distinguished old age! Serena Sutcliffe, MW Quantity: 1
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