Tour Haut Brion Vintage:1998 It is medium to full-bodied

It is medium to full-bodied on the palate

balanced and refreshingly dry finale

crisp and pure flavors wrapped around a tangy core of ripe acidity that culminates in a chiseled and gorgeously vibrant finish

Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting

smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious

Tour Haut Brion Vintage:1998 It is medium to full-bodiedFull bodied, tannic and on the masculine side fo the style range, with 2 hours in the decanter and some effort, wet earth, tobacco, cedar chest and tobacco notes begin to emerge. Still young, perhaps 5 more years in the bottle should allow the wine to soften and develop its aromatics.