1992 Haut Brion Blanc
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The 1992 Haut-Brion Blanc is a wine that I have only encountered once before and I recall it showing quite a lot of volatility. Now at 25 years of age, it retains those feisty, almost "raucous" aromatics: rich and powerful with dried honey, pickled ginger (the Japanese variety), Seville Orange marmalade and a touch of nectarine. The palate is intense, very concentrated with a slightly viscous texture. There is a lovely tang to this Haut-Brion Blanc, still full of energy, though you could quibble and argue that it lacks a bit of elegance or grace. But that would make it less fun and less engaging. Tasted at a white Bordeaux-themed private dinner in London.
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Note: No 1991 was produced under the Haut-Brion-Blanc label. This is another blockbuster Haut-Brion-Blanc, with a big, ostentatious bouquet of sweet, honeyed fruit. Full-bodied, with layers of richness, this creamy-textured, fleshy wine is at present more evolved and dramatic than its sibling, the 1992 Laville. The wine possesses fine acidity and an explosively long, dry finish. This dazzling Haut-Brion-Blanc should drink well for 30+ years.
Note: No 1991 was produced under the Haut-Brion-Blanc label. Feb 1994, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Ch. Haut-Brion is the only classified growth in Pessac-Léognan. One of the five First Growths, it is renowned for producing both exceptional reds and whites. Along with its sister estate, Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion, it is part of the Clarence Dillon stable.