1958 Château Haut-Brion

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 91.8 points

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  3/20/2024 - eschaefer Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Thanks to the generosity of my friend Dr. Michael Connoyer, we were able to go back into history today. Never had a 1958 vintage if any wine before so this is a first. Mike purchased the wine at ann auction conducted by ivy selkirk in St. Louis in the 1980s. It’s been in his cellar ever since although we are unsure of its ownership before. It did have a retail price tag from a St. Louis liquor store called 9 0 5 for 5.99 on it. That was cool. Opened with a Durand. Cork came out clean. Let it sit for an hour or so. It was funky at first, seemed like it was gone but after sitting and waking up it had some interest. All tertiary flavors favoring black olive, mushroom and cedar. Some tan oc grip and acidity still there. Not all old bottles are great but the experience was great. Thanks Mike. Well recommended.

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  11/22/2022 - Richardrw Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Careful opening the bottle...the foil cap is pretty thick and has the sharpness of cut sheet metal. Use a knife and pliers.
  Recommend a 2-hour decant to allow the secondary flavors to develop.

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  1/29/2021 - fcxj wrote: 90 Points

  Not too exciting, drink up.

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  10/18/2019 - fcxj wrote: 94 Points

  Exuberant aromatics, plenty of fruit. Clean.

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  4/8/2017 - Ary wrote: 94 Points

  Haut-Brion Vertical (semi-blind tasting) (Amsterdam Wijn Antiquariaat): Coffee-beans, tobacco, smoke and boudin-noir in the nose; notes typical to well-aged Haut-Brion. Very refined and elegant on the medium-bodied palate. Soft and smooth with iron, earth and chocolate notes and a spectacular finish. Another major surprise! Well stored bottles should hold well for at least another 5 years.

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