In Bond Fine Wine. 2000 Château Haut Brion Haut Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France. White dry white bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (NM). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/05/2002
Lovely green-tinged color. Cool, bright aromas of lime, pineapple, mint and minerals. Rich, chewy and full, with lovely flesh and texture. Wonderfully ripe but currently a bit unforthcoming in the middle palate. Finishes very long and ripe, with a honeyed flavor. Higher in alcohol than the 2001, at 14%, but doesn't have the younger wine's sheer grip and flavor extension.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/03/2017
The 2000 Haut Brion Blanc is a vintage that I had never tasted before. Now at 16 years of age, it has developed an elegant bouquet that feels bright and fresh, touches of honeysuckle and lanolin, just a hint of almond in the background. I appreciate the focus and energy conveyed here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp Sauvignon-Blanc notes on the gooseberry and kiwi fruit entry, a touch of s…