Tasting Notes

93
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Robert Parker - 21 Apr 00
The 1998 Laville-Haut-Brion (94-97) is a sensationally powerful wine with the texture of a grand cru Burgundy and the complexity afforded by the Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend. (No tasting note was provided in Issue 128. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from Issue 122)
Drinking Date: 2003 - 2030
90-93
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 May 99
Superripe aromas of apricot, peach and honeysuckle; very semillon. Thick and ripe, but with racy acidity giving it terrific vivacity. Fresh peach and apple flavors. Very rich but very dry on the long aftertaste.
Drinking Date:
Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.