2006 Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan [WA96][WE96][JD95][ST95][WS94]

Producer: Chateau Haut-Brion  Region: Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France  Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend  Year: 2006  Wine Advocate, 96 Points  "Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Haut-Brion has a more ostentatious bouquet than the comparatively reserved La Mission: quite feisty blackberry, briary, kirsch and red plum scents, hints of leather and sage tucked just underneath. This is a bouquet determined to make an impression! The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, a gentle build to a concentrated, earthy, truffle-tinged finish that lingers long in the mouth. This seems to have the upper-hand over the La Mission and probably has a longer future. A thoroughbred from Jean-Philippe Delmas and his team."  Wine Enthusiast, 96 Points  "A severe, austere wine that doesn't show its richness easily. The tannins are tight and firm and they dominate. Underneath is ripe fruit, the balance with tannins giving a foursquare, solid ch