1998 Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Léognan
$36.99
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JR
Jancis Robinson
Reviewed October 2015Mature ruby with some brick. Deliciously mature nose of undergrowth and sweet spice and leather. Silk slub tannins – ie fine but with some texture. Fresh, lightish but elegant in that lightness. (JH)
Professional Reviews
RP
Wine Advocate
Elegant, spicy, tobacco, cranberry, and red cherry characteristics emerge from this finesse-styled, sweet, flavorful, medium-bodied wine. (RP)
WS
Wine Spectator
Plenty of cherry, tobacco and mineral aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. (JS)
Staff Reviews
GW
Gary Westby
Gary Westby
I bought a case of this on pre-arrival back in 1999. It ran out last year... Am I ever in luck- it is back at a great price! The 1998 vintage was not famous in the Medoc, but produced outstanding wines in Pessac and on the right bank. This full bodied, supple Bordeaux has resolved tannins and has developed excellent texture as well as a long gravelly finish. I love wines like this with skirt steak on the grill. Take advantage of this great deal on a mature Bordeaux from a "secret" great vintage!!!!
Notes
Noting what an excellent value this wine is, K&L's own Clyde Beffa attributes this red's deep color, fine palate texture and swirling mineral and earth notes as reasons why. He recommends decanting this wine one hour prior to service for maximum expression: "This wine is perfect now to serve with a rack of lamb. Lots of minerality and tons of red fruit flavors. 1998 reds were outstanding from the Pessac-Leognan region." (Clyde Beffa, K&L Bordeaux Buyer)
Details
| Origin | Pessac-Leognan/Graves, Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1145443 |