Château Haut Brion, Ch. Haut Brion 2008

96 / 100 Robert Parker
This is profound! 2008 Haut-Brion: The extraordinary 2008 Haut-Brion is a candidate for -wine of the vintage.- Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it reveals more evolution and complexity in its large-scaled perfume. The dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose of creosote, asphalt, blueberries, black currants and jammy raspberries, sweet tannins, a savory, fleshy mouthfeel and a stunning finish. This incredibly pure, noble wine was produced from one of the estate's smallest crops (only 7,000 cases produced versus the usual 12,000 cases). It should drink well for three decades or more.
Wine Advocate #194 May 2011

92 / 100 Wine Spectator
This has racy acidity well-buried in the core of damson plum, cherry pit and red currant notes, all backed by fine-grained tannins and subtle sanguine and iron shadings. Tar and lilac hints chime in on the finish, where the appellation's typical tarry note shows some atypical polish. Impressive. Drink now through 2020. 7,000 cases made.
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17.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc. Prominent oak. Modern, forthright, sleek fruit. Dry but drinkable tannins. Really very dark and dense. Powerful. Massive.
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