caramel and violet pave the way for dark berry
Flavors of freshly baked
yellow-red apples and some citrus—a very herbal and salty aroma
and overall fruit quality was exceptional
You know that moment right after sunset
Château Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1996 (750ml) Willams Corner caramel and violet pave theCritical Acclaim 96 points Wine Advocate While it's the Mdoc 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. (WK,