Haut Brion - 1961 (750ml) large format The work that Alfred Tesseron

The work that Alfred Tesseron and his winemaking team have done at this estate since 1994 is remarkable

the 2008 is just a notch behind the stratospheric 2007

The exceptionally light ruby/orange color is surprising given the opacity of most wines from this vintage

the aromas are other-worldly with truffle

It will ultimately be seen as one of the great vintages of Grange

Haut Brion - 1961 (750ml) large format The work that Alfred TesseronThe dark garnet colored 1961 Haut Brion is pure perfection, with gloriously intense aromas of tobacco, cedar, chocolate, minerals, and sweet red and black fruits complemented by smoky wood. This has always been a prodigious effort (it was the debut vintage for Jean Delmas). It is extremely full bodied, with layers of viscous, sweet fruit. This wine is akin to eating candy. Consistently an astonishing wine! Anticipated maturity: Now 2005. Last tasted 3