Description
Robert Parker: This continues to be one of the immortal wines andone of the greatest young Bordeaux wines of the last half-century.Consistently prodigious and almost a sure bet to top the scoringcard of any blind tasting of this vintage as well as other years,the 1989 Haut-Brion is a seamless, majestic classic, and a tributeto this phenomenal terroir and its singular characteristics. Thewine still has a very thick, viscous-looking ruby/purple color, aspectacular, young but awesome smorgasbord of aromas ranging fromscorched earth, liquid minerals, graphite, blackberry and blackcurrant jam to toast, licorice, and spice box. The levels of fruit,extract, and glycerin in this viscous, full-bodied, low-acid wineare awe-inspiring. The brilliant symmetry of the wine,extraordinary purity, and seamlessness are the hallmarks of amodern-day legend. It is still in its pre-adolescent stage ofdevelopment, and I would not expect it to hit its full plateau ofmaturity for another 3-5 years, but this should be an Haut-Brionthat rivals the greatest ever made at this estate. Life is tooshort not to drink this wine as many times as possible!
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 1989
- Producer: Chateau Haut Brion
- Region: Bordeaux / Pessac-Leognan, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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