2008 Haut Brion Pessac Leognan

96 pts - Wine Advocate

["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. Th

92 pts - 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 n

93 pts - Vinous

["Deep ruby. Sexy floral lift to the aromas of red fruits, iron, mocha and flowers. Concentrated and ripe yet silky on the attack, then strikingly deep in the middle, with lovely energy to the flavors of blueberry, cassis and graphite. This very rich, sua

Producer: Haut Brion
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pessac Leognan
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