2008 is a strong vintage for Bordeaux wine. The best wines have charm, character, depth and polished tannins. Much of the success of 2008 is due to the unusually long hang time the growers were afforded before harvesting.
Palmer produces a sensuous wine of beauty. Complex aromatics filled with spice, truffle, violets, spring flowers, earth and leather scents. Full bodied and rich, this wine personifies elegance in a Bordeaux wine
1961 Haut Brion was poured from pristine bottle that has been stored at the chateau since the wine was first bottled. This was a compelling experience!
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Wine connoisseurs look for concentration and complexity, newbies should with Shiraz and the socialite’s best accessory is a glass of Champagne…
The 15.92-hectare vineyard on the limestone plateau of Saint Emilion is planted to 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon produces a full-bodied, rich wine with ample chocolate, blackberry, black raspberry, stone, licorice and truffle flavors.
The berries, with their acidity makes this a slightly better match for brighter wines like Cote Rotie or Pinot Noir. If you want something bigger, like a Bordeaux wine, leave out the berries.