03-03-201503-04-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2787BBoston
March 3, 2015 06:00 PMCalender
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Chateau

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$1,353$1,100
Auction: Fine Wines - 2787BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2015 6:00PM

Description:

ChateauHaut Brion2003
Pessac-Leognan, 1er Cru Classe
"Even better, and clearly the best wine made in the Haut-Brion stable in 2003 (the last vintage of the great Jean-Bernard Delmas as administrator),the 2003 Haut-Brion is a blend of 58% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc that hit 13% natural alcohol, which seemed high at the time, but given more recent vintages is modest. Dark ruby/plum in color, with no amber or orange at the edge, the wine exhibits an abundance of roasted herbs, hot rocks, black currants, plum, and balsamic notes. Quite rich, medium to full-bodied and more complete, with sweeter tannins than La Mission Haut-Brion, this full-bodied Haut-Brion has hit full maturity, where it should stay for at least a decade. Bravo!" R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 08/14
2 magnums
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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Keywords

Haut-Brion stable, Jean-Bernard Delmas