1959 Haut Brion Pessac Leognan

1959 Haut Brion Pessac Leognan

STILL YOUNG
You won't believe this, a 58 year old bottle and I was still screaming that it was young! To rub it in, this bottle was from a 375ml half sized bottle which was supposed to age faster. Also, serving next to the legendary 89 doesn't help as both are extremely youthful.
The 59 was simply almost an identical clone of 89, except that it has a lot more depth and sophisticated tastes, coupled with countless layers, except that tannins are still lurking around. I think this really needs another 30years.

23 Jun 2014
Dark ruby color with lightening at the edge. Intense, persistent aromas of saddle leather, roasted herbs, scorched earth, and sweet black currant fruit were followed by complex flavors of minerals, spice box, and cedar. Perfect wine. Problem is that it's still way too young. I will open another btl in 30 yrs time!