2016 Château Haut-Brion

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Saturday, November 18, 2023 - (Unblind tasting) Elegance and complexity that presents itself in an understated way. It starts with high toned red fruit, strawberry and red currant, with a tinge of cool mint. These flavors are juicy and pure, and simply delicious.

Earthier notes emerge behind the fruit. Leather, prosciutto, bay leaf and sandalwood. Then a distinctly Bordelaise finish of pencil shavings and countryside that’s unmistakably there but in harmony with the fruit.

Many would disagree but I don’t think this is too young. I love how juicy and vibrant the red fruit is at this age, and the oak is already well integrated. No doubt it also has many good years ahead of it.

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