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Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 11 608
Lot 536
  • Laville Haut-Brion; Pessac-Leognan Blanc; 2001; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 11 000 - 13 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 608

About this Item

Pessac-Leognan Blanc, 2001
3 (1 x 3) 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."

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."

Critics Ratings

'The 2001 Laville-Haut-Brion Blanc is now beginning to strut itself, although in common with other vintages, it needs plenty of aeration. It has a beautiful bouquet with wilted white flowers, peony and potpourri. There is that trademark died honey note, just a hint of honeysuckle and jasmine that develops with time. The palate is extremely well balanced and yet it remains backward. There is a fine line of acidity here, quite steely for a Laville-Haut-Brion with an almost Chablis-like nerve on the saline finish. If you open a bottle now, then afford it 3-4 hours of decanting, otherwise hold on until it reaches its 20th birthday if possible.' - Neal Martin Robertparker.com 92+/100 (2016)

Provenance

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