Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Weisswein |
Marke | Chateau Haut Brion Blanc |
Jahrgang | 2005 |
Land | Frankreich |
Region | Bordeaux, Graves |
Traube | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Aus Original Holz Kiste |
Label | Leicht beschädigt |
Trinkbar | -2050 |
Vorrat | 0 |
While not as concentrated or monumental as this estate’s 1989, the 2005 is a fleshy, racy, hypothetical blend of the 1994 and 1998 Haut-Brion, only better. It boasts a gorgeous perfume of citrus oil, lime, honeyed grapefruit, flowers, spicy smoke, and earth, followed by terrific definition, purity, and full-bodied power, but it is not as masculine as its closest competitor, Laville Haut-Brion. The 2005 Haut-Brion will be approachable early, but it should age well for 30-40 years.
Vibrant and exciting, with intense aromas of light toasty oak, pineapple skin, lemon, gooseberry, acacia honey and peach tart. Flowers even. Full-bodied, layered and refined, with tropical fruit, honey, vanilla, cream and light toasty oak. The length is amazing. White wine doesn't get better than this.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.