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HAUT-BRION 1990
  • HAUT-BRION 1990
  • HAUT-BRION 1990
HAUT-BRION 1er Grand cru classé Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux rouge 1990

1er Grand cru classé Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux Red

€850,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

Haut-Brion 1990 asserts itself with an elegant maturity, time having refined its structure for a remarkable sense of poise. The palate distills candied black cherry with a subtle note of noble undergrowth, all enveloped in a silky texture. This vintage offers an aromatic depth where sweet pepper mingles with notes of fine tobacco, promising a beautiful evolution.

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Producer:Chateau Haut-Brion
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

Served blind by Philippe Schofield at Chez Bruce, it is probably a pity that it had to follow the behemoths that are Haut-Brion and La Mission ’89. It patently had a light, leafier bouquet compared to the ’89 with a surprising level of rusticity, but finely tuned with an attractive ferrous accent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, fleshy in texture and lacking a little power. I wonder whether the low proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (31%) is beginning to tell? Still a lovely wine though. Drink now-2025. Tasted July 2010.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Haut-Brion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, reigns over Pessac-Léognan and the Bordeaux landscape. The only non-Médoc estate honored in 1855, this cru illustrates the singularity of its gravel terroir. Its history is rich, from the Pontacs in the 16th century to Clarence Dillon, whose family has guided the estate’s destiny for several generations. Today, Domaine Clarence Dillon SAS continues this quest for excellence. The wines of Château Haut-Brion are synonymous with elegance, aromatic complexity, and aging potential. The grand vin rouge, a blend where Merlot expresses itself with refinement, offers a style that is both silky and approachable in its youth, evolving toward complex notes over time. Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, the estate’s second wine, shares this same nobility and commitment to quality. One must also mention the existence of the extremely rare Château Haut-Brion Blanc, a unique interpretation of the Sauvignon and Sémillon grape varieties, which completes this prestigious range sought after by connoisseurs. It is said that Talleyrand, a fine diplomat and great enthusiast, swore only by Haut-Brion. The estate works notably with appellations such as Premiers Crus, which consistently extend its signature. Among the most followed cuvées are Château Haut-Brion, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion - Château Bahans Haut-Brion, and Château Haut-Brion Blanc—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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