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Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1997

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Château Haut-Brion Blanc (1997)

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Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

With its very original structure, Château Haut-Brion white is completely different from the other dry white wines of the Bordeaux area.

The unctuousness, the suavity and the apparent softness of the Sémillon are associated with the fruity freshness of the ripe Sauvignon.

First there is a scent of freshness dominated by aniseed and basswood. Then comes a whiff of little diluted verbena dissolving behind a soft trace of honeycomb. The finish is very complex: it mixes all those fragrances together, and then veils them with a touch of incense.

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Rating: 90(+?) - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 84, May/June 1999 Discreet nose hints at clove, herbs and marzipan. Sweet entry, then bright and tight, with lively lemony acidity giving clarity to the flavors. This is fairly dense and full, but there less material here than in either the '98 or the '96. Currently dominated by its structure. Longer and more concentrated than Laville '97.


 

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Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 128


 

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Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 128 on Apr-00


 

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Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 09/30/99


 

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