2009 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux Unit of Measure:6 X 750ML tight’ characters

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The palate delivers more in the way of orange zest and apricot drizzled with acacia honey

Very fresh nose and a bone-dry finish

lemon marmalade wrapped in a coat of gentle wood resin

this has wonderful poise and balance yet the greatness of the wine underneath is clear

2009 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux Unit of Measure:6 X 750ML tight’ charactersCh. Haut Brion has yet gain produced a fabulous wine in 2009. With subtle red fruit aromas mingling with bramble fruits on the expressive palate, this is powerful stuff with ripe, firm tannins, glorious depth and resounding flavours. This is the masculine counterpart to the silky femininity of La Mission, and as such will require a few more years before its brooding power is clear for all to see.