Name Chateau Haut Brion
Vintage 1984
Producer Chateau Haut Brion
Appelation Graves AOC Premier cru
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc
Alc./vol. Alk
Other info None
Price 475,- Dkr.


Tasting notes

Dark red colour, no bricking at the core, but a light browning rim at the edge. Complex and lightly ”green” nose with hints of tobacco, blackcurrant, cedar and light stable and leather. Full-bodied in the mouth and better fruit-concentration than I would expect. Again only slightly on the green side with taste of tobacco, minerals and cedar. Higher acidity than normal for Bordeaux which I only find appealing to me. Light tannic end. Good length. There are probably better vintages out there of Haut-Brion but this 84 must be underrated. Fully mature now, but will last at least another 5-10 years.

Arnt Egil Nordlien
Tasting note: Sep-01

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