Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1990
2 bottles per lot
HAUT BRION 43.2 Hectares of red vines: 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 37 Merlot, 18 Cabernet Franc Château Haut-Brion has been highly regarded for many centuries, being mentioned in Samuel Pepy's diary in 1663. In 1935 Haut-Brion was bought by the American banker, Clarence Dillon. His descendents still own the estate in the form of his grand-daughter Joan Dillon who is the President and her son, His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the Vice President and Managing Director. Stephen Brook highlights the contribution of the Delmas family who have been involved on the estate since 1921, when George Delmas was employed to administer the estate. Subsequently he was succeeded in 1960 by Jean-Bernard- and then by his son, Jean-Philippe-in 2004. Jean-Bernard-pioneered the use of stainless steel, and in 1961 Haut-Brion became the first major Bordeaux estate to vinify in stainless steel. In 1983 the Dillons acquired the next door property La Mission Haut-Brion. Stephen Brook wrote in The Complete Bordeaux that Haut-Brion "offers exquisite aromatic complexity, subtlety, a supple earthiness, nuance, and elegance, as well as a softer and more accessible texture" Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1990 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé "Most recently, at the MW Haut-Brion tasting (January 2000): now medium-deep with a relaxed open mature rim; rich chocolatey, mocha nose, opening up beautifully; sweet, soft, firmer than the '89, perfectly balanced with a rich, fragrant yet dry finish. Finally, at Penning-Rowsell's '10-year' tasting, very similiar to the previous note. Suprisingly sweet, lovely flavour, shape and texture yet with life-supporting grip (my highest mark, with Margaux and Lafite). Last tasted June 2000 ****(*) 2005-2025 ." MB, Vintage Wine 2 bottles per lot
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1990
2 bottles per lot
HAUT BRION 43.2 Hectares of red vines: 45 Cabernet Sauvignon, 37 Merlot, 18 Cabernet Franc Château Haut-Brion has been highly regarded for many centuries, being mentioned in Samuel Pepy's diary in 1663. In 1935 Haut-Brion was bought by the American banker, Clarence Dillon. His descendents still own the estate in the form of his grand-daughter Joan Dillon who is the President and her son, His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the Vice President and Managing Director. Stephen Brook highlights the contribution of the Delmas family who have been involved on the estate since 1921, when George Delmas was employed to administer the estate. Subsequently he was succeeded in 1960 by Jean-Bernard- and then by his son, Jean-Philippe-in 2004. Jean-Bernard-pioneered the use of stainless steel, and in 1961 Haut-Brion became the first major Bordeaux estate to vinify in stainless steel. In 1983 the Dillons acquired the next door property La Mission Haut-Brion. Stephen Brook wrote in The Complete Bordeaux that Haut-Brion "offers exquisite aromatic complexity, subtlety, a supple earthiness, nuance, and elegance, as well as a softer and more accessible texture" Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1990 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé "Most recently, at the MW Haut-Brion tasting (January 2000): now medium-deep with a relaxed open mature rim; rich chocolatey, mocha nose, opening up beautifully; sweet, soft, firmer than the '89, perfectly balanced with a rich, fragrant yet dry finish. Finally, at Penning-Rowsell's '10-year' tasting, very similiar to the previous note. Suprisingly sweet, lovely flavour, shape and texture yet with life-supporting grip (my highest mark, with Margaux and Lafite). Last tasted June 2000 ****(*) 2005-2025 ." MB, Vintage Wine 2 bottles per lot
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