| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-Léognan |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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This light to middle-weight Haut-Brion exhibits an evolved, sweet red and black currant nose with notions of scorched earth, minerals, and tobacco. Although not big, it exhibits fine ripeness, harmony, and elegance, velvety tannin, and sweet fruit presented in a charming, open-knit, evolved format. The wine may develop even more complexity, meriting a higher score. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2014.
The 1997 Haut Brion displays a deep, saturated ruby/purple color, as well as an excellent, evolved nose of black fruits, minerals, earth, and pain grille. It is a wine of finesse and rich fruit rather than one of power, structure, and volume. Medium-bodied, lush, and remarkably easy to drink. This wine should evolve quickly, and keep for 15+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2015.
It is an unqualified success, and among the finest of the first-growths. The color is an opaque ruby/purple. The evolved nose offers up aromas of tar, tobacco, and sweet, jammy plum and black currant fruit. Medium-bodied with exceptional harmony, low acidity, and sweet tannin, it boasts a surprisingly long, sedustive, pure finish. As the wine sat in the glass, more chocolate, tobacco, and black fruits emerged. Yet the 1997 is a silky-textured, luscious Haut-Brion that will drink well when released, and last for two decades.
