Haut Brion 1983 christmas_wines_2024 light- to medium-bodied

light- to medium-bodied

The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe black cherry and blackcurrant fruit

The 1981 cuvees of Merlot and Cabernet Franc were light

and butter

No growth hormones or antibiotics

Haut Brion 1983 christmas_wines_2024 light- to medium-bodiedA 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