Château Haut Brion 2003 (6 MAG)

Château Haut Brion 2003

Pessac-Léognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classé

Excellent levels and appearance, lid replaced with cardboard, packed in plain outer

Merlot 58%, Cabernet Sauvignon 31%, Cabernet Franc 11%. The last vintage before his retirement of the great Jean-Bernard Delmas. In 2022, the spicy bouquet of cigars and chocolate is redolent of both the château and the hot vintage. On the palate, there is elegance, finesse and a filigree quality, added to the velvety softness. One sinks into this with total ease. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 95

6 bts (owc)

Please note that this lot will not be available for release until January 2025.

Provenance:

A stunning collection of the finest names from Bordeaux and Champagne, completed by iconic properties from Italy, Spain and California. Opening with impressive quantities of First Growths from the 1990s and early 2000s, the selection continues with the famed Super Seconds and seamlessly moves to the most notable names in Graves, such as La Mission Haut-Brion from the 1990s, and finally to the Right Bank. The red Bordeaux is complemented by a wonderful offering of the rare Haut Brion Blanc, in a range of vintages. Champagne is well represented by the most admired Maisons, including Krug, Louis Roederer and Taittinger. The entire collection was stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled home cellar in Switzerland until inspection and removal by Sotheby’s team. 

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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