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1971 vintage red wine – Chateau Haut-Brion 1971 for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
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In 1855, the highest distinction of Médoc wines, Premier Cru Classé (First Growth), honoured Château Haut Brion.
In due course, Château Haut Brion became the only non-Médoc domain to join the Médoc wine list and the Graves wine classification.
Although it is not the most concentrated, Haut-Brion, on the other hand, stands out as the most noble of wines from Pessac.
Moreover, the industry recognises its longevity as unparalleled.
In addition, wine enthusiasts always find the silky tannins exceptional.
Furthermore, Château Haut-Brion claims the title of the oldest and yet the smallest of Premiers Grands Crus.
Interestingly, historians trace the first mention of vineyards of Haut-Brion back to 1423.
Subsequently, Jean de Pontac founded Haut-Brion as a wine estate in 1525.
Under Pontac’s leadership, the wine, in fact, first bore the name of this noble and respectable family.
As a result, as its reputation grew, the estate’s name eventually replaced that of its owners.
The English diarist Samuel Pepys noted on Friday 10th April 1663 a visit to the “Royall Oak Tavern, in Lumbard Street…
And here drank a sort of French wine, called Ho Bryan…
That hath a good and most particular taste that I never met with.”
Château Haut-Brion 1971 vintage red wine
The 1971 Château Haut-Brion is considered a standout wine from its vintage, known for its complexity, structure, and ability to age.
It is a red Bordeaux blend from the Pessac-Léognan appellation.
The wine is highly regarded by critics and is described as being in its plateau of maturity, meaning well-stored bottles are currently highly enjoyable.
The nose offers a refined bouquet of overripe plums, cigar tobacco, and a notable smoky top note.
Then the palate delivers a deep, full-bodied, and complex experience with mature black fruit, earth, leather, and dried herbs.
Ultimately, it features impeccable balance, a velvety, silky texture, and a long, persistent finish.
Reviewers have consistently noted its structure and complexity, with scores around 93-94 points from some critics.
One reviewer on CellarTracker described it as having “beautiful structure and texture”
Award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London sells this 1971 vintage red wine.
