2004 Chateau Haut Brion

Wine Spectator

Wonderful aromas of dried flowers, currant, berries and mineral. Full-bodied, yet reserved and refined. Lovely texture, with a pure silk feel. Seamless and beautiful. Great length. Even better than from barrel. Best after 2012. 12,500 cases made.

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Of the pair of châteaux, La Mission Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion (both owned by the Dillon banking family) that face each other across the crowded streets of Pessac, Haut-Brion is the one with the structure, the darkness, the brooding character. This is so true of 2004, with its hugely firm structure underlying the initial supple fruit. At the end, the acidity is an enticing surprise, lifting the aftertaste.

Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

Ripe for Haut Brion – sweet earth, licorice, red and black fruit, mentholated edge. Medium bodied, but firm and tannic, needs a bit of time to come round here, but the makings are very good. Suspect this will be VERY well regarded in the longer term.