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Bahans Haut Brion (2nd wine of Ch Haut Brion) 2005

Pessac-Leognan, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The second wine, the 2005 Bahans-Haut-Brion, is a fruit-forward, deliciously soft, round, stylish offering possessing hints of figs, plums, black currants, cherries, and minerals. Soft, with supple tannin, it is ideal for drinking over the next 12-15 years. By the way, in 2007, this cuvee’s name will be changed to Le Clarence de Haut-Brion.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2023 30 April 2008

The 2005 Bahans-Haut-Brion is a lighter, more accessible version of its more famous sibling. Dark ruby with smoky currant and sweet cherry aromas, this wine is already complex and generous in delivering fruit, glycerin, and silky tannin. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Bright ruby. Smoky black raspberry and soil tones on the nose. Fat, lush and sweet in the mouth, with a compelling chocolatey ripeness. Finishes with very sweet tannins and superb length for this second wine.

Score: 89 - 92

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2006

Deep crimson with a definitely shocking pink rim. Light nose but very dense. Great sweetness on the front palate. Very mellifluous. More marked acidity than the Chapelle de la Mission; a little tougher and definitely different. More layers and stricter than the Chapelle. Should provide very appetising drinking. Very pure and persistent. Excellent. (Second wine of Ch Haut-Brion.)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2024 10 April 2006

This year the second wine of Haut Brion is 45% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. The nose is very inviting and fragrant with sweet perfume and ripe cherries. Very seductive already. Supple with lots of freshness allied to serious fruit. Finishes well with intense berry and earth character. Quality here is incredible for a second wine.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 10 April 2006

Aromas of blackberry, sweet tobacco and light cedar with just a hint of tar. Solid core of fruit here with big, silky tannins and a long, subtle yet flavorful finish. Very fine indeed. This is already on the level of a very good Haut-Brion. Second wine. The château calls it is the best since 1989.

Score: 92 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006