One bottle of Château Haut-Brion
1995 vintage
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux/France
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: < 3 cm
Robert Parker (2003): 96/100
James Suckling (2007): 95/100
René Gabriel (2013): 19/20

Condition

The fill level is excellent (< 3 cm). The label is slightly soiled; the capsule is in perfect condition.

Ratings

Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition (January 2003): 96/100 points

“It is fun to go back and forth between the 1995 and 1996, two superb vintages for Haut-Brion. The 1995 seems to have sweeter tannin and a bit more fat and seamlessness when compared to the more structured and muscular 1996. Certainly 1995 was a vintage that the brilliant administrator Jean Delmas handled flawlessly. The result is a deep ruby/purple-colored wine with a tight but promising nose of burning wood embers intermixed with vanilla, spice box, earth, mineral, sweet cherry, black currant, plum-like fruit, medium to full body, a high level of ripe but sweet tannin, and a finish that goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This wine is just beginning to emerge from a very closed state where it was unyielding and backward. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2035. Last tasted, 11/02.”

James Suckling, Wine Spectator (Web Only, 2007): 95/100 points

“Sweet tobacco, blackberries and violets on the nose. Subtle. Full-bodied and very tight, with fantastic tannins and a long caressing finish. Wonderful texture. All in reserve still. Give this time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010.“

René Gabriel, Bordeaux Total (2013): 19/20 points

„Zu Hause am Abend nach der Rückkehr von einer Bordeauxreise. Sehr tiefrgründig, ätherischer Beginn, fast Teernoten, Baumnusschalen, schwarze Kirschen, Rauch, dunkles Holz, wirkt lange trocken. Im Gaumen noch fest, fleischig und adstringierend. Man muss ihn lange Dekantieren. Vom Geschmack her so richtig Haut-Brion und nicht wenig an die alten, guten Zeiten erinnernd.“

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