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1996 Château Haut Brion wine Pessac Leognan Bordeaux France sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
2006 Château Haut-Brion - Angry Wine Merchant
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1996 Chateau Haut-Brion

Grand Vin

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Graves  / AOC Pessac-Leognan

$675
RP 96
V 92
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1er Grand Cru Classé

1996 Château Haut-Brion – A First Growth Bordeaux Classic

Technical Information

The 1996 Château Haut-Brion from Pessac-Léognan is a benchmark expression of this legendary First Growth estate. Combining power, finesse, and remarkable aging potential, this vintage showcases the precision and elegance that define Château Haut-Brion.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color, the wine opens with layered aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and cigar box, accompanied by hints of graphite and truffle. The palate is structured yet refined, revealing flavors of dark cherries, earthy spices, and a touch of leather, framed by velvety tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

As the only First Growth estate in Graves, Château Haut-Brion benefits from its unique terroir, featuring deep gravel soils that impart complexity and elegance to the wine. The 1996 vintage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18-22 months in new French oak barrels, lending depth and structure.

Investment & Collectibility

The 1996 Château Haut-Brion is a must-have for collectors, with its First Growth pedigree and outstanding longevity. Recognized for its impeccable balance and aging potential, this wine is a cornerstone of any fine Bordeaux collection. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **1996 vintage** in Bordeaux is celebrated for its outstanding structure and longevity, particularly for Left Bank wines, which continue to impress decades later.

  • 98 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 97 points – Vinous
  • 96 points – Wine Spectator

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RP 96

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

While it's the Médoc that tends to steal the limelight in this vintage, the 1996 Haut-Brion, the fruit of a strict selection, is a brilliant wine and comparatively underestimated today. Wafting from the glass with aromas of tobacco leaf, sweet currant fruit, loamy soil, cedar box and camphor, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and intense, with a deep core of fruit, sweet tannins and a long, sapid finish. Reviewed by: William Kelley, Issue date: December 2023. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2023 - 2046.
V 92

Vinous

Vibrant, floral aromas of lime, coconut and tropical fruits. Sweet but lively; very rich, with Chassagne-like flavors of quince jam, peach, flowers and herbs. Quite full, even velvety, in the mouth but racy and very long. A lovely showing. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer, Issue date: May 1999. Drinking window: n/a.

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Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

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RP 96

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

While it's the Médoc that tends to steal the limelight in this vintage, the 1996 Haut-Brion, the fruit of a strict selection, is a brilliant wine and comparatively underestimated today. Wafting from the glass with aromas of tobacco leaf, sweet currant fruit, loamy soil, cedar box and camphor, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and intense, with a deep core of fruit, sweet tannins and a long, sapid finish. Reviewed by: William Kelley, Issue date: December 2023. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2023 - 2046.
V 92

Vinous

Vibrant, floral aromas of lime, coconut and tropical fruits. Sweet but lively; very rich, with Chassagne-like flavors of quince jam, peach, flowers and herbs. Quite full, even velvety, in the mouth but racy and very long. A lovely showing. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer, Issue date: May 1999. Drinking window: n/a.

1996 Château Haut-Brion – A First Growth Bordeaux Classic

Technical Information

The 1996 Château Haut-Brion from Pessac-Léognan is a benchmark expression of this legendary First Growth estate. Combining power, finesse, and remarkable aging potential, this vintage showcases the precision and elegance that define Château Haut-Brion.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color, the wine opens with layered aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and cigar box, accompanied by hints of graphite and truffle. The palate is structured yet refined, revealing flavors of dark cherries, earthy spices, and a touch of leather, framed by velvety tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

As the only First Growth estate in Graves, Château Haut-Brion benefits from its unique terroir, featuring deep gravel soils that impart complexity and elegance to the wine. The 1996 vintage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18-22 months in new French oak barrels, lending depth and structure.

Investment & Collectibility

The 1996 Château Haut-Brion is a must-have for collectors, with its First Growth pedigree and outstanding longevity. Recognized for its impeccable balance and aging potential, this wine is a cornerstone of any fine Bordeaux collection. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **1996 vintage** in Bordeaux is celebrated for its outstanding structure and longevity, particularly for Left Bank wines, which continue to impress decades later.

  • 98 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 97 points – Vinous
  • 96 points – Wine Spectator

Explore Related Collections

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