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Château Haut-Brion
France Bordeaux
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1988 Pessac-Leognan AOC Premier Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France

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Firm nose, prominent tobacco and cedar, blackcurrants with some red berries, mineral notes, some incense. Firm on the palate, red and black fruit, more prominent tobacco, full-bodied, fairly prominent, sandy, slightly astringent tannins, very slightly oxidised, noticeable alcohol, some licorice, good persistence, not particularly deep, slightly hot and astringent on a very good finish.

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Last reviewed: 30 December, 2009
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Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Classification: Premier Cru Classé
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Maturing: Barrique
Registration number: HB-88

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