TN: 2001 Chateau Haut Brion

[Jeff_Leve]

FWIW, 2001 is not an off vintage. It is just a more forward, lighter year for HB. It is markedly better than 2004. I am not sure what this costs, but if the 1996, or 1998 is close to the same price, both are much better than the 2001.

Sorry for the thread drift Robert, but are you liking how the 96 HB is drinking right now Jeff, or would you hold for a bit? Trying to plan my attack for the single bottle that I have.

I’m no Jeffois, but concur, 2001 ain’t no off vintage. And it’s better than 2004. Curious what Jeff says about 1996. I’ve had a 96 Ducru B and Leoville B in the past year that were smokin.

I know you read my site😁 I have loads of current 96 BDX data points on the site. I love 96 Left Bank wines. With the exception of The First Growths, (Which are close) everything is in its prime time window today as well.

[Rich_Brown]

FWIW, 2001 is not an off vintage. It is just a more forward, lighter year for HB. It is markedly better than 2004. I am not sure what this costs, but if the 1996, or 1998 is close to the same price, both are much better than the 2001.

Sorry for the thread drift Robert, but are you liking how the 96 HB is drinking right now Jeff, or would you hold for a bit? Trying to plan my attack for the single bottle that I have.

You can always read current tasting notes on my site. Either by using the tasting note search function or on producer pages Learn about Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan, Complete Guide

If you only have bottle, I’d wait however.

Awesome - thanks Jeff!