Community Tasting Note
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JulianSkeels Does not like this wine: 91 points
April 27, 2014 - Agree with Jeff Leves note on this wine. From a perfect bottle, initially very tight and so decanted for 2.5hrs (about right). In the glass the aromas were initially some damp fur but with air the classic tobacco, cedar and leather notes of Haut Brion, albeit less expressive or intense than other vintages from the 80s. Lovely rich mouthfeel and surprisingly concentrated in the glass.... But really lacks complexity in the mouth, and there is a green and drying tannic finish which just makes me wonder how well this will actually age. Drank the whole bottle over about 2hrs but it didn't improve further. I'm not sure there will be much upside here from further cellaring, although I hope to be wrong. Drink to 2020? I love Haut Brion but this is a disappointing vintage for me.
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Burgnick commented:
2/8/15, 4:15 PM - Totally agree