In a word, WOW.

The 1989 Haut Brion Pessac Leognan White KS and I shared was without question one of the finest bottles of wine I have ever tasted. This bottle is right next to it at such a young age.

An explosive nose of green apple, pineapple, lilac and honey. A very full bodied wine of rich pineapple, pear, honey with a light touch of vanilla.

I can still taste this wine.

Without a doubt one of the GREAT white wines on the planet today. I only wish it wasn't so expensive. Thanks for the TN.

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Originally posted by Italian Wino:
Without a doubt one of the GREAT white wines on the planet today. I only wish it wasn't so expensive. Thanks for the TN.

Agreed 100%. Had the 1985 some 15 years ago and it simply was and is the best wine i drank in my life so far.

The was my wine of the night, and enjoyed how it evolved over 3+ hours.

Haut Brion whites are simply extraordinary. I often think while drinking them that they exhibit flavors of great Sauternes, yet a dry wine.

Near perfection...

Thanks a lot for the notes. You managed to get me online to buy one bottle!
Based on your bottle, what would you suggest in term of food to go with it?

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Originally posted by french16:
Thanks a lot for the notes. You managed to get me online to buy one bottle!

How can one resist after such ravings?

Great TN's. Thanks sincerely. I'm looking forward to trying this!

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by french16:
Thanks a lot for the notes. You managed to get me online to buy one bottle!

How can one resist after such ravings?

Great TN's. Thanks sincerely. I'm looking forward to trying this!

I should stop reading the TN here. I'm always ending up buying a few more wines!

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Originally posted by wine+art:
The was my wine of the night, and enjoyed how it evolved over 3+ hours.

Haut Brion whites are simply extraordinary. I often think while drinking them that they exhibit flavors of great Sauternes, yet a dry wine.

Near perfection...

I so wanted to taste this wine but unfortunately since I was at the other table I just never managed to get around to tasting it. Hopefully soon.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
The was my wine of the night, and enjoyed how it evolved over 3+ hours.

Haut Brion whites are simply extraordinary. I often think while drinking them that they exhibit flavors of great Sauternes, yet a dry wine.

Near perfection...

I so wanted to taste this wine but unfortunately since I was at the other table I just never managed to get around to tasting it. Hopefully soon.

I have many more.