This was brilliant - still lots life left. Remarkably youthful. Notes of tobacco and red fruit on the nose. Elegant and refined. Super long finish. What a treat. Among the best I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Bravo @hautbrion.
This was brilliant - still lots life left. Remarkably youthful. Notes of tobacco and red fruit on the nose. Elegant and refined. Super long finish. What a treat. Among the best I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Bravo @hautbrion.
Jul 5th, 2025
1982 Haut Brion. Dinner w J&D B at Best. Drank after the ‘85 Sassicaia. Did not decant either. This wine was excellent, but if we had to choose a favorite, we all agreed it would be the Sassicaia. His was lively, but Sassicaia just had more freshness to the fruit and richness to it, though this did have fruit to it. Excellent wine. Just an unfair comp.
1982 Haut Brion. Dinner w J&D B at Best. Drank after the ‘85 Sassicaia. Did not decant either. This wine was excellent, but if we had to choose a favorite, we all agreed it would be the Sassicaia. His was lively, but Sassicaia just had more freshness to the fruit and richness to it, though this did have fruit to it. Excellent wine. Just an unfair comp.
Jul 22nd, 2018
Graves, Bordeaux, France
