Fine
95p
97 Tb points
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Wine Description
The Story
The 2025 Château Haut-Brion Red is an absolute masterclass in purity and precision, staying true to its legendary roots while delivering an incredibly refined performance. It wasn't an easy year in the vineyards—the summer brought serious heat and a prolonged drought—but Haut-Brion’s iconic gravel soils worked their magic to keep the vines perfectly balanced. The team pulled off a highly precise, plot-by-plot harvest between September 1 and 18...
Vintage 1962
Bordeaux Vintage Report by Tb / If 1962 was also a fabulous year, it fell irrevocably in the shadow of 1961. The cold winter, with its biting frosts, allowed the vines to get a well-deserved rest after their hard work in 1961. The growing season started three weeks late. When the vines finally sprouted in mid-June, the weather improved. Toward fall, the weather warmed measurably, with the resulting drought ultimately having a negative impact o...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 590€ | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 532€ | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 569€ | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 459€ | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 459€ | +178.2% |
| 2005 | 165€ | +68.4% |
| 2000 | 98€ | - |
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 590€ | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 532€ | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 569€ | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 459€ | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 459€ | +178.2% |
| 2005 | 165€ | +68.4% |
| 2000 | 98€ | - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.