Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, 1982 Half Bottle (375ml)

Wine

Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, 1982 Half Bottle (375ml)

CI$479.00

Cabernet Sauvignon (~45.5%) Merlot (~45%) Cabernet Franc (~9.5%) Petit Verdot (~1%)

Country: France
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varietals: Bordeaux Blend

Additional Info

Rating:

100 points James Suckling

Highlight:

Wow. This hits you with oyster shells, iodine, cigar, bark, dried mushroom, pine needles, black fruit, dried rosemary, charcoal and tobacco leaves. Peaty and smoky elements. On a different level. Poised and seamless on the palate, with an endless finish. - Claire Nesbitt

Description

Château Haut-Brion 1982 is one of the legendary First Growths from Pessac-Léognan in Graves, Bordeaux. This historic estate produces wines of remarkable elegance, complexity and aging potential, and the 1982 vintage is considered one of the great successes of this iconic year. A blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 1982 offers a profound and evolved bouquet of cassis, blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar, scorched earth, cigar box, truffle and warm leather. On the palate it is supple and sensual with silky tannins, rich yet harmonious fruit, smoky minerality and exceptional length. A mature, refined and utterly captivating Bordeaux that beautifully showcases the unique gravelly terroir and timeless elegance of Château Haut-Brion.