Lot 571
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2005 (1) 100 WS 93 WA
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2005 (1) 97 WS 98 WA
Lot 571 Details
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2005 (1)
Pessac-Léognan. 1er Cru Classé
An absolutely sensational second wine from Haut-Brion, the 2005 Bahans Haut-Brion displays all the smoke, gravel and chocolate notes along with ripe black fruits. Broad, savory, rich and lush, this is a sensational wine (now called Le Clarence) with gorgeous texture and length. WS 100 WA 93
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2005 (1)
Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
The first-growth 2005 Château Margaux (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot), a lavish fragrance of blackcurrants, velvety new saddle leather, spring flowers and spice soars from the glass. The wood is already totally concealed beneath the cascade of fruit in this medium to full-bodied, pure and majestic wine. This concentrated, dense, but nevertheless strikingly elegant, multi-layered wine has a finish of 45+ seconds. It builds incrementally to a crescendo and finale. This is a stunner that can be approached already, but promises to be better in another 5-10 years and last at least 25 or more years. WS 97 WA 98