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Bountiful Bordeaux

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 26, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 1985
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Graves
  • Pessac-Leognan
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • First Growth
  • EE3278
  • EE3278
Lot 59

1985 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe - 750ml - 1 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$800 - CAD$1,200

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CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1985 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $800 - $1200 with a reserve of $650. The wine in this lot comes from the collection 11375.

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From the collection of Paul Vickers, one of Calgary’s most respected and successful hospitality entrepreneurs. Purchased on release and perfectly cellared since acquisition.
The score for 1985 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe is 93 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Tasted blind at the 1985 Bordeaux horizontal, the 1985 Château Haut Brion is a lovely wine at the peak of its powers. It has an elegant bouquet with sandalwood and dried rose petals that combine effortlessly with vestiges of red berry fruit. I noticed how with time in the glass, it offers a "side order" of wild girolles! The palate is medium-bodied with a fine seam of acidity, delicate tertiary and leather tones infiltrating the red berry fruit, and while it does not have the audacity of the 1989 or 1990, the finesse on the finish completely wins you over. Simply drink, sit back and savor.