In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Château Haut Brion Haut Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France. White dry white bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (ST). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 18–19/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 18/08/2005 · Drink 2010-2024
Great richness - fatness even - on the nose. Melon, rather open already, figs, very expressive. Very exciting if embryonic. Lime cordial and finesse with spicy notes. Very clean and well-defined and long. Really good - fuller and denser than Laville. (51% SB, 49 % Sem)
Robert Parker (RP) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/06/2007
Notes of lemon oil, honeyed grapefruit, and other assorted citrus, along with full-bodied, elegant flavors, fine acidity, and a stony, waxy character emerge from the outstanding 2004 Haut-Brion Blanc. (Tasting note from issue #165)
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 95/100 · International Wine Cellar, 01/05/2006
Brilliant yellow color. Musky aromas of ginger, roasted nuts and honey. Wonderfully large-scaled, round and ripe, conveying a powerful sense of solidity. Tactile, sweet and extremely complex, with honeyed soil tones currently dominating stone fruit and mineral flavors. Finishes dry and classic, with outstanding breadth. Today this seems fresher and fruitier than the 2004 Laville Haut-Brion.