1997 Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend
Reviews of 1997 Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend
89 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 2000
This light to middle-weight Haut-Brion exhibits an evolved, sweet red and black currant nose with notions of scorched earth, minerals, and tobacco. Although not big, it exhibits fine ripeness, harmony, and elegance, velvety tannin, and sweet fruit presented in a charming, open-knit, evolved format. The wine may develop even more complexity, meriting a higher score. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2014.
89-90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 1999
The 1997 Haut Briondisplays a deep, saturated ruby/purple color, as well as an excellent, evolved nose of black fruits, minerals, earth, and pain grille. It is a wine of finesse and rich fruit rather than one of power, structure, and volume. Medium-bodied, lush, and remarkably easy to drink. This wine should evolve quickly, and keep for 15+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2015.
91-93 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 1998
Haut-Brion's 1997 is an unqualified success, and among the finest of the first-growths. The color is an opaque ruby/purple. The evolved nose offers up aromas of tar, tobacco, and sweet, jammy plum and black currant fruit. Medium-bodied, with exceptional harmony, low acidity, and sweet tannin, it boasts a surprisingly long, seductive, pure finish. As the wine sat in the glass, more chocolate, tobacco, and black fruits emerged. It is hard to compare this Haut-Brion with other vintages. Obviously it is not as powerful, packed, and stacked as the 1995 or 1996, yet the 1997 is a silky-textured, luscious Haut-Brion that will drink well when released, and last for two decades.
91 points, Stephen Tanzer
May 2000
...Thoroughly ripe aromas of redcurrant, Cuban tobacco and chestnut. Lovely purity and delineation of flavor; lively and intense. Finishes with ripe, very fine tannins and impressive persistence. The finish still hints at youthful austerity. A star of the vintage.
90 points, Wine Spectator
January 2000
A stunningly gorgeous red. Beautiful aromas of licorice, berries and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, succulent finish. Very fine indeed. Drink now through 2004. (JS)
About 1997 Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend
About the Winery Haut Brion
Chateau Haut-Brion boasts a much more historic tradition as it is
believed that grapes have been grown on the property since Roman times.
However, the first true written record of Haut-Brion dates back to 1525
when Jean de Pontac married Jeanne de Bellon who brought him the dowry
of the land that composes Haut-Brion. Chateau Haut-Brion also appeared
in writing as a First Growth in the Bordeaux Wine Official
Classification of 1855.
Haut-Brion has a truly illustrious
past. It is the first recorded First Growth to be imported into the
United States when Thomas Jefferson purchased six cases and took them
back to Monticello. Haut-Brion was also the first of the great growths
to use stainless steel fermentation vats. The greatness of Haut-Brion
wines was also recorded by Samuel Pepys, John Locke, and Cardinal
Richelieu. It's 1970s vintage placed fourth in the Judgement of Paris
wine competition. Haut-Brion remains quite the celebrity of the
winemaking world and its wines continue to be highly rated and coveted
across the globe.
About the Wine
"The 2000 Haut-Brion, a blend of 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc, possesses tremendous richness, and a highly-nuanced, complex personality with abundant quantities of black fruits, minerals, vanillin, and subtle earth. It is delicate yet thick, juicy and succulent. However, the 2000 seems to possess an obvious overlay of tannin as well as a degree of precision and freshness, largely attributed to slightly high acidity. A superlative effort. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035.
Really ripe, with a powerful berry and marmalade character on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Very fresh and fine. Almost classic.
VINEYARD COMPOSITION/VARIETAL PROFILE: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Average age of vines is 30 years. 109 acres producing 12,000-15,000 cases.
Fermented in stainless steel vats and aged in new oak barrels for 24-27 months. Clarified with six egg whites per barrel. The winemaking is managed by Jean Delmas, who believes in a controlled but rather hot, short fermentation.
A complex bouquet of ripe fruit, tobacco and mineral, earthy scents. Rich, ripe, medium too full-bodied and well structured. A wine that seems to balance power and elegance, richness and harmony perfectly."
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