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Bahans Haut Brion 1989

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Graves
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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I am amazed by just how delicious the 1989 Bahns Haut-Brion continues to be. Although it is approaching full maturity, it reveals no signs of amber. The 1989 is a textbook Graves in its sweet, black currant, tobacco, roasted-herb nose. Medium to full-bodied, with succulent texture, rich, fleshy flavors, and low acidity, it is a pure, beautifully made wine. It should continue to drink well for 5-8 years. Last tasted, 11/96.

90
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

The four finest second wines (wines made from declassified first-growth cuvees) I have ever tasted are the 1982 and 1990 Forts de Latour, 1989 Bahans-Haut-Brion, and 1995 Pavillon de Chateau Margaux. I am amazed by just how delicious the 1989 Bahans-Haut-Brion continues to be. Although it is approaching full maturity, it reveals no signs of amber. The 1989 is a textbook Graves in its sweet, blackcurrant, tobacco, roasted herb-scented nose. Medium to full-bodied, with succulent texture, rich, fleshy flavors, and low acidity, it is a pure, beautifully made wine. It should continue to drink well for 5-8 years.

90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (109), February 1997
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