Haut Brion - 1961 (750ml) large format and I can fully comprehend

and I can fully comprehend why they would want to keep them separate

the 2008 is just a notch behind the stratospheric 2007

dried apricot and caramel

On my visit in May

the aromas are other-worldly with truffle

Haut Brion - 1961 (750ml) large format and I can fully comprehendThe dark garnet colored 1961 Haut Brion is pure perfection, with gloriously intense aromas of tobacco, cedar, chocolate, minerals, and sweet red and black fruits complemented by smoky wood. This has always been a prodigious effort (it was the debut vintage for Jean Delmas). It is extremely full bodied, with layers of viscous, sweet fruit. This wine is akin to eating candy. Consistently an astonishing wine! Anticipated maturity: Now 2005. Last tasted 3