1961 Chateau Haut Brion Grand Cru Classe 75cl

A bottle of 1961 Château Haut-Brion from the Graves appellation in Bordeaux.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a 21 hectare estate planted with 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc.

There is no ABV stated on the label.

' A remarkably deep garnet colour with deep tawny rim. The nose is muffled at first with notes of mulberry, plum, tobacco and espresso. It improves after 20 minutes in the glass, gaining delineation and lift, that espresso note dominating the aromatics. The palate is tannic, muscular and powerful, closed at first but blossoming after 1/2 hour. Silky smooth texture, utterly harmonious with mulberry, leather and tobacco. I sublime ’61, not quite up there with Palmer or Latour, but not far behind either. Opening a bottle now, I recommend two hours of decanting. Drinking now, but a well-stored bottle could last another 10, 20 years. Tasted December 2006.' 98/100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate December 2006.

This 1961 Chateau Haut Brion sold at our online auction for £1,050