Chateau Haut Brion 1978

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Haut Brion
Millésime	1978
Pays	France
Région	Bordeaux, Graves
Raisin	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Abîmée, Légèrement Sale
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (86)

As this wine has developed, it has taken on a pronounced roasted, melted asphalt/tar-scented nose that in some ways is the essence of Graves, but it seems strikingly devoid of some of the other nuances so common in Haut-Brion. The wine is fully mature, with a deep garnet color, and a pronounced asphalt-scented nose. This impression is verified in the mouth, where the wine reveals a lot of smokiness, tar, and sweet black fruit flavors. This surprisingly evolved wine has been fully mature for a decade or more. I would not push my luck with this vintage of Haut-Brion, preferring to consume it over the next 5-6 years.

Winespectator (90)

At a lovely, mature level, yet still sweet and inviting, with a veil of chewy tannins around the pretty raspberry flavors and a touch of herb to enliven the finish.

Rene Gabriel (17)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.