BORDEAUX, RED 1921, 1957 HAUT BRION 2x75cl, 6x37.5cl

1921 Haut Brion (1 bottle) - Ullage Low shoulder, original Andre Gilbert label, recorked, bottle number 34630
1921 Haut Brion - half bottle (6 bottles) - Ullage 2 x Low shoulder, 1 x High shoulder, 2 x Mid shoulder, 1 x Very low shoulder, original labels, recorked
1957 Haut Brion (1 bottle) - Ullage 1 x High shoulder, original labels, recorked

The 1957 was a light vintage, but with this bottle in such good condition, it should be a delight, fully mature and complex, and gentle, yet persistent. The 1921 was a completely different vintage, with late warmth. It was one of the greatest vintages for the Sauternes and Barsacs, a few miles further south. But this warm vintage made a big wine with intensity and structure, and good lasting ability. It is fascinating to find six halves, which will make a real discovery of this vintage in one of the World's great vineyards, and eleven years before it was purchased by the Dillon family from the USA.

Christopher Burr MW.

(Quantity:8)

From the temperature-controlled cellar of a South of France estate, owned by a distinguished collector of fine and rare mature wines. It is worth noting that the prized damp conditions, ideal for ageing, have led to some label deterioration.