Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion

Pessac-Leognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.410 ratings
9.54 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

Haut-Brion 1989 second wine Bahans, epic!
This bottle was in really good shape, the cork was moist still leading to an easy open even with the Durand.
The color was a deep ruby red with some brick red at the edges, surprisingly youthful in appearance at the core with the expected fading edges.
The nose was incredibly aromatic, literally exploding from the cork pull. In the glass I could take in notes of frankincense, red dried fruits, savory beef notes, and saddle leather. The flavors on the palate were expansive and long, framed by the fine grain, supple tannin. The tannin was mostly resolved, giving a sensual and delicate persistence that pushed through on the long finish.
A beautiful wine that is in a great place right now!

Haut-Brion 1989 second wine Bahans, epic!
This bottle was in really good shape, the cork was moist still leading to an easy open even with the Durand.
The color was a deep ruby red with some brick red at the edges, surprisingly youthful in appearance at the core with the expected fading edges.
The nose was incredibly aromatic, literally exploding from the cork pull. In the glass I could take in notes of frankincense, red dried fruits, savory beef notes, and saddle leather. The flavors on the palate were expansive and long, framed by the fine grain, supple tannin. The tannin was mostly resolved, giving a sensual and delicate persistence that pushed through on the long finish.
A beautiful wine that is in a great place right now!

Apr 6th, 2016
Andres Montoya

Yes and yes. Very solid

Yes and yes. Very solid

Dec 14th, 2013
Ron Siegel

Great vintage & 2nd wine of HB nose of sweet black fruits, graphite, tobacco, forest floor, very balanced and silky texture. Still very youthful showing grip and lingering tannins. I bought a case on futures and wish I had more than the 2 btls left as this is just entering it's prime drinking window.

Great vintage & 2nd wine of HB nose of sweet black fruits, graphite, tobacco, forest floor, very balanced and silky texture. Still very youthful showing grip and lingering tannins. I bought a case on futures and wish I had more than the 2 btls left as this is just entering it's prime drinking window.

Nov 16th, 2014
David Dunphy

David had this 8 years ago

David had this 8 years ago

Dec 27th, 2015
Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.2

Carson had this 10 years ago

Carson had this 10 years ago

Nov 16th, 2013
Gregg Cotler

Gregg had this 7 years ago

Gregg had this 7 years ago

Mar 26th, 2017
Christopher Leonard

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Jun 11th, 2015
Matthew Nguyen

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Mar 28th, 2015
Ron Siegel

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Nov 16th, 2013
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Oct 27th, 2013