Chateau Haut-Brion, 1ème G.C.C, 1855 Pessac Leognan 2004 sigalas-assyrtiko gentle tannins in a wine

gentle tannins in a wine of medium body and elegant structure

On the nose elevated earthy graphite aromas interplay with blackcurrant

this wine will not improve with further cellaring and should ideally be enjoyed soon after opening

pressed with a natural malolactic then aged in old American oak hogs-heads for 6 months

Dark ruby in colour

Chateau Haut-Brion, 1ème G.C.C, 1855 Pessac Leognan 2004 sigalas-assyrtiko gentle tannins in a wine"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" The nose is relatively discreet but has great clarity including nuances in turn of red fruit, minerals, woodiness and smoke. We find a complexity in the mouth. In spite of enormous concentration, the tannins do not attack the palate. The wine is precise, long and straight. Behind its faade of austerity we discover a wine with great elegance and stylishness. With the 2004 Chateau