Beschreibung:

Chateau Haut-Brion 1968 Chateau Haut-Brion 1968 Pessac-Leognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classe Rich, heathery, spicy nose. One immediately sees the breed of a 1er Cru. Chocolatey, soft taste. Mature and so pleasant. Serena Sutcliffe, MW. Lot 8016 12 bts (owc) per lot: HKD 24000-32000 per lot: USD 3000-4000 My overriding impression of this stunning First Growth is that it is the silkiest, most perfumed, most fine-grained of all the legendary top chateaux of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion has an inner 'spirituality' to it, a haunting quality that lingers long on the senses. Its unique position on the edge of the city of Bordeaux gives it a micro-climate that fosters ripeness and generosity ? there is a velvety warmth to the wine. The extra 'plus' to the property is the family ownership and its long-standing link with three generations of another family, the Delmas, on the managing side which has provided a totally beneficial continuity to the estate. Haut-Brion often blooms early among the First Growths but, unlike human beings, it continues to grow more beautiful in middle age and retains the bone structure and elegance of a very distinguished old age! Serena Sutcliffe, MW. Area Planted: 48 hectares, 35 ares Vineyard Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 43.9% Merlot 45.4% Cabernet Franc 9.7% Petit Verdot 1.0% Age of Vines: 36 years(average) Geology: Gravel soil with a subsoil of clay and sand Rootstock: 420A, 3309, Riparia Harvest: By hand and sorted in the vineyard Vinification: Fermented at an average temperature of 30C Degrees (86F) in 225hl stainless steel vats with computer regulated temperature control and pumping over Ageing: 80% new barrels for an average of 18-22 months and fined with egg whites Production: 8000-12000 cases Quantity: 1