19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 37 520
Lot 529
  • La Mission Haut-Brion; Pessac-Leognan; 1996; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 28 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 37 520
Delivery
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About this Item

1996 Pessac-Leognan
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Chateau Haut Brion is one of the First Growths of Bordeaux and its unique terroir has produced prized wines for close to 600 years. After a visit on May 25, 1787, Thomas Jefferson wrote in his diary; "The soil of Haut-Brion, which I examined in great detail, is made up of sand, in which there is near as much round gravel or small stones and very little loam like the soils of the Medoc."

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Fully mature, with a big, fragrant bouquet of damp earth, weedy underbrush, asphalt, Asian soy, and ripe plums and cherries, this medium-bodied 1996 appears to be on a fast evolutionary track. It reveals plenty of delicious fruit, soft tannins and enough acidity to provide definition. I was surprised by how open-knit and mature this wine has become.' - Robert Parker Robertparker.com 90/100 (2012)

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