{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-1988-750ml","title":"Chateau Haut Brion Pessac-Leognan 1988 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA classic vintage now in its full stride, the 1988 Haut-Brion delivers earthy complexity and firm structure in true Graves style. Aromas of licorice, truffle, and dried herbs meet rich black fruit and smoky undertones. Still showing depth and power, its refined tannins and long mineral finish make it a superb pairing for hearty dishes. Approaching the end of its optimal drinking window—enjoy now through 2025.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate |\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eJan 1, 2003\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2003-2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA more firmly structured Haut-Brion, built somewhat along the lines of the 1996, this dark garnet-colored wine is showing notes of licorice, underbrush, compost, truffles, dried herbs, creosote, and sweet black cherries and currants. Medium-bodied, rich, but still structured, this wine unfolds incrementally on the palate, showing superb density and a lot of complex Graves elements. It is just beginning to hit its plateau of full maturity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Last tasted, 11\/02.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Nov 2, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2000-2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweeter and more caramelised dark fruit on the nose than the Pichon Lalande 1988 tasted alongside. Hint of jam on nose. And then very tight. Almost rugged next to the lightweight Pichon, with a hint of pepperiness. Much more texture on the tannins. Power and still dark fruit and very slight burnt on the finish. Held up well and good with roast beef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaut-brion.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and complex, the red wine of Château Haut-Brion is very mineral and of a rare complexity, it is distinguished by an astonishing length, this aromatic persistence being the privilege of very great origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 13.0% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"72\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"108\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"198\" data-content-reference-end=\"217\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–24 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Haut-Brion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pessac-Léognan AOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), Graves Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"748\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"578\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour; 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