Haut Brion 2001 1.5L (Slightly Nicked Label)

"The 2001 Château Haut-Brion is fabulous stuff, with a mature yet lively style in its ripe black fruits, scorched earth, tobacco, and spicy wood-like nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, beautifully integrated tannins, and no hard edges. In short, it's a thrilling, mature Haut-Brion that's drinking at point today. It should continue evolving gracefully, yet there's no need to delay gratification at this point. The 2001 is 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 12% Cabernet Franc, pulled from just 50% of the total production." - Jeb Dunnuck, JD96, tasted 5/2024