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Bottles from Bordeaux
The terms below are indicative of the fill levels:
NECK
All levels above bn. Good level for wines of all ages
BN
Base neck. Good level for wines of all ages
VTS
Very top shoulder. Good level for wines >20 years old
TS
Top shoulder . Good level for wines >30 years old
US
Upper shoulder. Good level for wines > 40 years old
MID
Mid shoulder. Level for aged wines > 50 years old. Quality cannot be guaranteed
LOW
Low shoulder. Level for very aged wines >70 years old. Quality cannot be guaranteed
Haut Brion 1981
€310,00 incl VAT: €375,10
Out of stock
Specification
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Sub Region | |
| Bottling | Estate Bottled |
| Type of Wine | Red wine |
| Year | |
| Bottle size | 0.75 L |
| Packaging | Loose |
| Rating | 85 |
| Reviewer | Robert Parker |
Label |
dl |
| Capsule | good condition |
| Level |
bn |
My early notes on this wine were inconsistent, but two tastings of the 1981 haut Brion in the late eighties revealed a flattering, gentle, medium-bodied wine with a smoky, vanillin oakiness, round, ripe flavors, and a soft, luscious finish. It lacks some guts and richness by the standards of most Haut-Brion vintages since 1978, but, nevertheless, it is a charming, lighter-weight, forward wine that has reached its plateau of maturity.
