though still quite subtle
Tasted at the château
the bottle in Bordeaux does not fully deliver the mesmerizing freshness and energy compared to the bottle in London: pencil-lead-tinged black fruit intermixed with clove and freshly-rolled tobacco
wet slate and hints of flowers
It just shines on the nose
Haut Brion 2010 750mL US Red though still quite subtle"A benchmark for what constitutes a perfect wine, the 2010 Chteau Haut Brion is absolute perfection in a glass, and you won't find a better wine. Sensationally complex aromatics of red and black currants, scorched earth, cold fireplace, smoke, tobacco, and subtle iron notes all define the bouquet. This carries to a full bodied, deep, rich, incredibly powerful Haut Brion that has building tannins, a seamless, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. If I