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Château Haut-Brion 1989

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£ 30 000
Auction dateClassic
29.09.2022 00:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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Lot 73 | Château Haut-Brion 1989
CHATEAU HAUT-BRION

Château Haut-Brion has been highly regarded for many centuries, being mentioned in Samuel Pepy’s diary in 1663 (as “Ho Bryan”) and is the oldest of the Bordeaux classed Growths. In 1935 Haut-Brion was bought by the American banker, Clarence Dillon and since 2008 his great-grandson, His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg is the current President. The contribution of the Delmas family should be mentioned as the family have been involved in the property since 1923, when George Delmas was employed to administer the estate. Subsequently he was succeeded in 1961 by his son Jean-Bernard, and then by his son, Jean-Philippe in 2004. Jean-Bernard pioneered the use of stainless steel, and in 1961 Haut-Brion became the first major Bordeaux estate to vinify in stainless steel. Further improvements and investments have been instrumental in retaining its reputation of producing one of the finest wines in the world, of both red and dry white wines. In 1983 the Dillons acquired the next door property La Mission Haut-Brion.



The average age of the vines is over 35 years, with some vines dating from the 1930’s, and a vine density of 8,000 vines per hectare. The 48 hectares planted to red grapes consists of 45.4% Merlot 43.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.7% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The red grapes are sorted in the vineyard, then brought to the winery and destemmed, lightly crushed to break open the skins and pumped into tanks. Indigenous yeasts are used for the alcoholic fermentation and the temperature is carefully controlled. Maceration lasts for approximately 15 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally due to the presence of natural lactic bacteria in the chai. The wines from different vats are blended and then transferred to approximately 80% new oak barrels for between 18 to 22 months. Haut-Brion has its own cooperage which ensures that the Château has complete control over the toasting of the barrels.

Château Haut-Brion 1989

Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé

In original wooden case. One slightly damaged capsule. Five slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: 1.5cm or better

12 bottles per lot





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Manufactur:Château Haut-Brion
Place of origin:Bordeaux, Western Europe, France, Europe
Category:Wine
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