Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 21 Dec 23
None of my predecessors seemed to find much to admire in the 1971 Haut-Brion, but my recent encounters with this wine from European cellars have been excellent. Bursting with aromas of rich, smoky, tobacco-inflected blackberry fruit, it's medium-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, impressively rich core of fruit framed by melted tannins.
Drinking Date: 1982 - 2031
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.