Haut Brion - 1961 (750ml) large format dried apricot and caramel

dried apricot and caramel

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Haut Brion - 1961 (750ml) large format dried apricot and caramelThe dark garnet colored 1961 Haut Brion is pure perfection, with gloriously intense aromas of tobacco, cedar, chocolate, minerals, and sweet red and black fruits complemented by smoky wood. This has always been a prodigious effort (it was the debut vintage for Jean Delmas). It is extremely full bodied, with layers of viscous, sweet fruit. This wine is akin to eating candy. Consistently an astonishing wine! Anticipated maturity: Now 2005. Last tasted 3