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Chateau Haut Brion 1959 . Pessac-Leognan . 4.5cm, lbsl. Bottle (1). ... (Total: 1 Btl. )
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Chateau Haut Brion 1959Pessac-Leognan
4.5cm, lbsl
Bottle (1)
Property of a seasoned Northern California collector with over 30 years in the wine trade and retail, acquired upon release and meticulously maintained in consistently cool, stable ambient conditions in the Bay Area.
"The 1959 Haut-Brion is, in my view, the most moving of the utterly profound wines on the table. Ripe and flamboyant, the 1959 races across the palate with kirsch, mint, licorice and tobacco, all in an unctuous, flashy style that captivates all the senses. A darker and more voluptuous version of the 1961, the 1959 has it all. Layered and sweet on the palate, with fabulous depth and breathtaking complexity, the 1959 boasts superb polish, a long, seamless finish and tremendous harmony. At times, the 1959 exhibits an almost Burgundian-like sense of finesse and lightness on the palate. Quite simply, this is as good as it gets. The 1959 shows no signs of fading; rather it is likely to gradually lose intensity over the next 10-15 years, although it may last well beyond that. I wasn’t born when the 1959 was made, so I can only imagine what it must have tasted like as a young wine. Even today, it is incredibly rich. In a word: unforgettable." (100 pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec. 2014)
"The 1959, which is certainly less evolved than the 1961, gets my nod as slightly superior to the full-blown, mature 1961. The 1959 offers a spectacular, rich, garnet/plummy color, a magnificent bouquet of roasted chestnuts, sweet, jammy, black-cherry, and raspberry fruit, and an intense, mineral, chocolate, coffee aroma. Super-concentrated, with layer upon layer of fat, supple, jammy fruit, a voluptuous texture, and a sweet, long, heady finish..." (98 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Oct. 1994)
“The 1959 Haut-Brion is deep in color. It is blessed with a truly fabulous nose of mulberry, desiccated orange peel, star anis and here, a faint touch of hickory. It is ebullient and decadent, much more than the 1961 for example. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and lower acidity than other coeval vintages. Stylistically, this particular bottle entertains a bit of Côte-Rôtie in the mix. Sage and clove enhance the precocious black fruit towards the potent yet ineffably harmonious finish. This is a fabulous Haut-Brion that might just be in the final stages of its drinking plateau. Superb.” (96 pts. Neal Martin, Vinous, Nov. 2020)
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Auction Info
2026 May 22 Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction - Beverly Hills #5594 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2026
22nd
Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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