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Chateau Haut-Brion 1982 Chateau Haut-Brion 1982 Pessac-Leognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classe Lot 8044: New labels, slightly scuffed capsules, Lot 8045: new labels, 3 slightly scuffed labels, Lot 8046: Nicked capsule, Lot 8047: Scuffed capsule Last 'enjoyed' (and how) at a dinner in 2012 where it showed to sublime perfection. It remains rich, spicy and chocolatey, with smoky, 'earth' Pessac-Leognan flavours and a very velvety texture. To say that it slips down would be something of an understatement. Sumptuous leather and liquorice too. Serena Sutcliffe, MW. See illustration Lot 8044 12 bts (owc) Lot 8045 12 bts (owc) per lot: HKD 60000-95000 per lot: USD 8000-12000 My overriding impression of this stunning First Growth is that it is the silkiest, most perfumed, most fine-grained of all the legendary top chateaux of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion has an inner 'spirituality' to it, a haunting quality that lingers long on the senses. Its unique position on the edge of the city of Bordeaux gives it a micro-climate that fosters ripeness and generosity ? there is a velvety warmth to the wine. The extra 'plus' to the property is the family ownership and its long-standing link with three generations of another family, the Delmas, on the managing side which has provided a totally beneficial continuity to the estate. Haut-Brion often blooms early among the First Growths but, unlike human beings, it continues to grow more beautiful in middle age and retains the bone structure and elegance of a very distinguished old age! Serena Sutcliffe, MW. Area Planted: 48 hectares, 35 ares Vineyard Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 43.9% Merlot 45.4% Cabernet Franc 9.7% Petit Verdot 1.0% Age of Vines: 36 years(average) Geology: Gravel soil with a subsoil of clay and sand Rootstock: 420A, 3309, Riparia Harvest: By hand and sorted in the vineyard Vinification: Fermented at an average temperature of 30C Degrees (86F) in 225hl stainless steel vats with computer regulated temperature control and pumping over Ageing: 80% new barrels for an average of 18-22 months and fined with egg whites Production: 8000-12000 cases Quantity: 1