1999 Château Haut-Bages Averous

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  4/15/2018 - David.larkspur@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points

  Garnet core and rust rim. Blackcurrant complexed with dried fruit, black pepper, truffle, cigar box, vanilla and slight floral elements. In other words a complex nose, in which people will find many aromas, in this case, the distinctive nose of Pauillac. On the palate, I found the wine had very good fruit, excellent acid balance with the charm associated with claret. There was a mild tannin in the background but soft. I thought this wine was medium to full bodied, particularly for the vintage and the length was medium to long. I thought that this wine is lovely drinking now but will hold.

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  4/7/2018 - pao_swe Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Perfect timing to drink. Nearly 19 years old. Dark ruby in color with a clear brownish rim! The nose is very nice, mild, gently roasted herbs, orange peel and a touch of creamy coffee, after two hours, the full capacity shows! First bottle of 12, and it is a solid wine, slightly sweet, fairly rich and good dense, and I am looking forward to continue with the other 11 bottles, accompanied with carefully selected french cuisine ! Will most likely deliver on the same level for the next five years!

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  7/2/2016 - Tao wrote: 90 Points

  Still going very strong after all these years! Dark dark ruby in colour! Nose is now dominated by sweet dark cassis fruits with a slight hint of spice! Rich and deep on the palate! Very simple, pure dark fruits! Still young and energetic, but you really can drink it now, I don't think it will develop a lot more complexity in the coming years! It can be held of course! Very very nice claret! Very Pauillac! 90+

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  2/14/2014 - Daffymaria wrote:

  Typical Bordeaux, strong tannins, fruity and strong.

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  11/14/2013 - kurvin wrote: 91 Points

  Indeed a nice claret. Still kept its berrytaste and acidity despite the age. This is the third from a bopx of 12, - all fine and drinkable.

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