11-08-201111-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2568BBoston
November 8, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
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Chateau Haut Brion 1990

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Auction: Fine Wines - 2568BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 08, 2011 4:00PM

Description:

Chateau Haut Brion 1990
Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe
u: 1cm, 1.5cm

"1990: In terms of the brilliant complexity and nobility of the aromatics, scorched earth, black currants, plums, charcoal, cedar, and spices, the 1990 offers an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled. It is always fascinating to taste this wine next to the 1989, which is a monumental effort, but much more backward and denser, without the aromatic complexity of the 1990. The 1990 put on weight after bottling, and is currently rich, full-bodied, opulent, even flamboyant by Haut Brion's standards. It is an incredible expression of a noble terroir in a top vintage. While it has been fully mature for a number of years, it does not reveal any bricking at the edge, and I suspect it will stay at this level for another 10-15 years ... but why wait? It is irresistible now." R. Parker, 98 pts. 06/09
2 bottles

Estimate $850-1,200

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Chateau Haut Brion