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Haut Brion (Ex Chateau) 1994

Pessac-Leognan, First Growth

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Tasting Notes

Tasted at an off-line lunch at The Ledbury. A deep garnet core. The nose is quintessential Graves with notes of black tarry fruit, black truffles and a touch of sandalwood, all very refined and natural, nothing in excess of what the growing season offered. The palate is medium-bodied with cedar and tobacco on the entry, lovely balance, that hint of truffle inflecting the black fruit, slightly dusty towards the finish but harmonious and elegant. This is a beautiful First Growth from a now over-looked vintage, but it is certainly worth seeking out. Moreover, it will drink well over the next decade.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2025 01 May 2010

Has wonderful richness and suppleness, lovely fruit and harmony. A superb example of a graceful, balanced wine that is delicious now and can evolve over many years.--Haut-Brion vertical.

Score: 94

Winespectator.com, Wine Spectator 30 April 1997

In contrast to the 1993's penetrating, upfront aromas, the 1994 is closed aromatically. With coaxing, some truffle-like, sweet, black fruit aromas, as well as those of mineral/stones come forward. This spicy, full-bodied, powerful wine is a more masculine, structured effort than the 1993, with a potentially more complex, richer character. It is superbly crafted, beautifully balanced, and as pure as a wine can be. The integration of new oak, acidity, and tannin is commendable. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2002-2025 28 February 1997