Chateau Haut-Brion 1998

A legendary First Growth Bordeaux with remarkable depth and complexity. Layers of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite, and earthy spice are supported by refined tannins and exceptional balance, leading to a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, venison, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

100 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

For my money, the 1998 Haut-Brion is the finest vintage from this estate between 1989 and 2000, surpassing the 1990. While it remains decidedly youthful at age 25, it is beginning to stir, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, pencil shavings and burning embers. Medium-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's layered and elegant, with refined tannins, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. Exemplifying the ideal of intensity without weight, it enjoys a slight edge over La Mission Haut-Brion in this banner year for both properties.

96 Points - James Suckling

The Haut-Brion showed super decadent character with foie gras, plums and tobacco. It was full body, round and beautifully textured. It lasted for minutes after tasting.