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1964 vintage red wine – Chateau Haut-Brion 1964 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 recognizes 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 1964 vintage red wine
The 1964 Château Haut-Brion is a classic Bordeaux red wine from a vintage that was especially good for Graves-based châteaux like Haut-Brion.
The nose presents notes of tobacco, cigar box, earth, and smoke, complemented by fruit aromas like red berries, dried cherries, and plum.
Some tasters also detect hints of truffle, coffee, leather, and cedar.
It boasts a medium-bodied and smooth texture, with tannins now mostly resolved.
The flavors showcase complexity, featuring notes of fruit leather, herbs, and dark fruit, with a distinct minerality.
It offers a decent length with lingering notes of spice and coffee.
It shows a deep garnet colour with a tawny, or amber, edge.
You can find this 1964 vintage red wine for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
