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1955 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1955
Château Haut-Brion  (Pessac-Léognan)
98
You can talk dirty to me like this anytime. By dirty, of course, I mean all the tobacco, smoke, tar, earth, burning wood, truffle and red fruits. Lifted, elegant, refined, silky and mind-blowing in every direction, this is the quintessential example of what great aged Bordeaux is all about. I could drink this all. OK, we did.

You can talk dirty to me like this anytime. By dirty, of course, I mean all the tobacco, smoke, tar, earth, burning wood, truffle and red fruits. Lifted, elegant, refined, silky and mind-blowing in every direction, this is the quintessential example of what great aged Bordeaux is all about. I could drink this all. OK, we did.

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The smoke, tobacco, tar, wet earth, burning wood and red fruit aromas truly captivate your senses. Soft, supple, elegant and carrying the patina of 60 years of age quite nicely, this was a treat in every sense of the word. The wine was stood up for a few days in advance, popped and poured.

The smoke, tobacco, tar, wet earth, burning wood and red fruit aromas truly captivate your senses. Soft, supple, elegant and carrying the patina of 60 years of age quite nicely, this was a treat in every sense of the word. The wine was stood up for a few days in advance, popped and poured.

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This was a good, but not great example of this rare treat. Still, the intensely smoke filled nose, with its tar, truffle, cigar box and spicy cherry nose, soft, elegant textures and long, sensuous, spicy, red berry finish was a thrill to sip.

This was a good, but not great example of this rare treat. Still, the intensely smoke filled nose, with its tar, truffle, cigar box and spicy cherry nose, soft, elegant textures and long, sensuous, spicy, red berry finish was a thrill to sip.

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Smoke, tar, leather, earth, tobacco, cigar box, spice, truffle, cassis, cherry and scents of incense are in full force. Soft, round, earthy and regal, this bottle had everything you want and more in a mature Bordeaux wine, including a long finish that leaves you with a myriad of assorted cherry flavors, flowing from light to dark.

Smoke, tar, leather, earth, tobacco, cigar box, spice, truffle, cassis, cherry and scents of incense are in full force. Soft, round, earthy and regal, this bottle had everything you want and more in a mature Bordeaux wine, including a long finish that leaves you with a myriad of assorted cherry flavors, flowing from light to dark.

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1955 Haut Brion pops with smoke, earth, fire, cassis, BBQ, tobacco and mushroom scents. Full bodied and filled with fruit, but there is a sense of greenness in the finish along with tart sensations. This Bordeaux wine offered further proof that with age, there is no such thing as great wines, just great bottles. 90 Pts

1955 Haut Brion pops with smoke, earth, fire, cassis, BBQ, tobacco and mushroom scents. Full bodied and filled with fruit, but there is a sense of greenness in the finish along with tart sensations. This Bordeaux wine offered further proof that with age, there is no such thing as great wines, just great bottles. 90 Pts

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When to Drink Chateau Haut Brion, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Haut Brion needs several years, and in the best vintages up to 2 decades time before the wine displays its true character. Haut Brion needs at least 12-20 years of aging, or longer, in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours or more.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Haut Brion offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-50 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Haut Brion with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Haut Brion is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Haut Brion is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Haut Brion is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta.

The white wine of Chateau Haut Brion is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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