2001 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 750ml

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Beef and Venison

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Deep garnet hue with ruby rim. The nose is of moderate intensity, still a little tight, blackberry leaf, touch of tobacco, nori seaweed and decayed leaves. It actually shuts down in the glass rather than opening up for around 20 minutes, before opening up again with baked red cherries. The signature scent of black olives is starting to develop. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh acidity with firm tannins, just a touch of astringency. An unassuming Haut-Brion brimming with vivacity and charm, more feminine than usual, but utterly delectable. (NM)

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Fine Wines International of San Francisco is delighted to announce that we're now buying wines directly from Chateaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. These exceptional wines have never left the cellars of the estate, until now. It is with great pleasure that we offer you a range of these extraordinary wines knowing their impeccable provenance. While other wine dealers may offer Haut-Brion, few can guarantee their provenance. Since 1980, we at Fine Wines International have cultivated decades-long relationships that have lead to our ability to source from the estates themselves or their ...

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