Bahans Haut Brion 1998

Bahans Haut Brion 1998

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  • Vinous rating 88
Bahans Haut Brion 1998
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HED99143

75 cl

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£120.00
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Experience the distinctive character of Bahans Haut-Brion 1998, a Red Bordeaux crafted from of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine reflects the meticulous approach of Domaine Clarence Dillon the family-owned company that oversees the management Château Haut-Brion, known for its heritage and commitment to quality since 1935. The 1998 vintage reveals a mature profile, with earthy and herbal notes complemented by nuanced fruitiness, showcasing the wine’s harmonious balance. Its robust structure, smooth tannins, and evolving complexity make it a fascinating choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The wine beautifully reflects the hallmark traits of its terroir, offering an accessible yet refined expression of the Haut-Brion legacy.
88 Vinous
- Dark red. Sappy red fruits and smoke on the nose. Cedary, minerally and uncompromisingly dry, with strong acidity giving the flavors penetration and cut. Finishes firmly tannic, with very good grip. This is always a second wine with character, rather than simply a receptacle for the fruit that doesn't make it into the grand vin

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Pessac Leognan's Only First Growth

Grapes are thought to have been grown on the Haut-Brion estate in Pessac-Léognan since the Roman era, while the first recorded mention of the property is in 1423. The wine has had a long, illustrious history and is famously mentioned by Samuel Pepys in his diary of 1663. Nowadays, Haut Brion is considered by many to be one of the finest wines in the world and was ranked in the First Growth category during the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines.

Renowned for its first wine (40% of production), Haut Brion, the estate also produces a spectacular second wine from young vines, Le Clarence de Haut Brion, in addition to a white, Château Haut-Brion Blanc, the Clarendelle branded wines and a second white, La Clarté de Haut Brion (which also takes grapes from La Mission). Spanning 53 hectare, the estate is planted to 50 hectares red varieties and 3 hectares white. The reds produced are beautifully balanced and complex, often around 14% abv and made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, typically aged in 80% new oak. The Haut-Brion Blanc meanwhile is a Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend, produced in small quantities and aged in a mix of new and one-year oak.

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