2005 Haut BrionColour : Red Producer : Haut Brion Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : Pessac Leognan Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2005 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating : AG100 Vinous by Antonio Galloni Tasting Note : One of my wines of the night, the 2005 Haut Brion is stratospheric. Remarkably vivid and nuanced, the 2005 presents a compelling mlange of dark flavors laced with the savory mineral notes that are so typical of Haut Brion.

velvety and long on the finish

makes it one of the most credible value propositions from the Santa Ynez Valley appellation

The wine offers plenty of dark fruit

great finish

with a liquid minerality and a hint of violets

which means the finished wine is different from what was originally conceived

managed by the most experienced producers

the very low end of the Extra Brut classification

balsam herb and crushed limestone

white peach and pear

crème de cassis and forest floor

another was instead brilliantly pure and clean