Parker about Château Haut-Brion 1998
For my money (and I have some in the cellar), 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.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Haut Brion, 133 Av. Jean Jaures 24, 33602 Pessac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2018 - 2050 |
Parker Punkte | 100 |
Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Château Haut-Brion 1998

Château Haut-Brion 1998 is a remarkable vintage from the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation, reflecting the excellent conditions of this vintage and the masterful craftsmanship of the winery.
On the nose, this wine presents a complex and seductive bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as cassis, blackberries, and black cherries, complemented by elegant notes of tobacco, cedarwood, truffle, and a hint of graphite. These aromas are deep and complex, indicative of the meticulous vinification and the high quality of the grapes in the 1998 vintage.
On the palate, Château Haut-Brion 1998 displays impressive richness and structure. The tannins are ripe, fine, and velvety, giving the wine a luxurious texture and a harmonious mouthfeel. The fruit flavors are intense and concentrated, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and balance. Nuances of dark chocolate, coffee, leather, and a subtle mineral note contribute to the complexity and give the wine additional depth.
The finish is long, elegant, and extremely refined, with a remarkable persistence of fruit and spice notes. Château Haut-Brion 1998 is a wine of great class and elegance, already wonderfully ripe for drinking, but also possesses the potential for many more years of ageing. A truly exceptional experience for lovers of great Bordeaux wines.