This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1983 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $500 - $750 with a reserve of $380. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11807.
Condition
Please notice the following conditions in this lot - In Neck and Damaged (ripped or torn) Label on the bottle of 1983 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe.
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This consignor’s fascination with wine began with a deep appreciation for the history, craft, and regional diversity of the world's great producers. Over time, that curiosity turned into collecting exceptional bottles built to age. Built over several years, his collection was assembled gradually with an emphasis on provenance, careful selection, and long-term cellaring rather than immediate consumption. The majority of the cellar was acquired through Iron Gate Auctions, supplemented by select purchases from provincial boards—including the LCBO, BCL, and AGLC—and acquisitions made while traveling. Once acquired, the wines were kept in dedicated, temperature-controlled storage—safely protected from light and vibration—where they remained untouched until consignment to ensure optimal condition.
1983 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from this lot has the following scores - Jamie Goode 93 points, CellarTracker 93 points, Tom Cannavan 93 points, Falstaff Magazine 92 points, John Gilman's View from the Cellar 91 points. This is the tasting note for 1983 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from Robert Parker - A somewhat controversial Haut-Brion, this wine reached full maturity at a shockingly fast pace and seems now to be giving signs of cracking up. A very earthy, melted asphalt, creosote-like nose intermixed with compost, decaying autumnal vegetation, and herb-tinged fruit is actually more appealing than it might sound. In the mouth the wine is fleshy, medium-bodied, relatively lush, but the garnet color is showing considerable amber, and the finish starts to dry out after the wine sits in the glass for just a mere five minutes. And of course, I have tasted this wine from pristinely stored bottles, so I suspect those that have been less than perfectly stored are probably already in serious decline. Anticipated maturity