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    550
  • Producer ranking ?

    2
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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Vintage 1947

Where the 1945 represents sophistication, nuance and classic character, the 1947 stands for richness, robustness and succulence. Spring was delayed that year, which meant a late start to the growing season. The summer warmed up towards fall and the abundant sunshine caused the grapes to ripen very quickly. Daytime temperatures ranged between 35 and 38°C. The crop was finally harvested in almost tropical conditions, when a storm ravaged Bordeau...

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The 1947 La Tour Haut-Brion represents the best ancient wine that I have tasted from this estate. Like the 1971, it has an unexpected deep, almost opaque color. The aromatics reflect the warmth of that year with an extravagant bouquet of black fruit intermingling with raisin and quince, a light smoky scent emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied and shows more control than some 1947s that can be volatile in nature. This has a cashmere texture and fine saturated tannins that frame the mixture of red and black fruit infused with brown sugar, a touch of blood orange towards the finish. It does deteriorate in the glass, yet before that point it reinforces my opinion that the ’47 La Tour Haut-Brion is a formidable wine.

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