Haut Brion 1996

Wine Advocate : 96/100
Wine Spectator : 93/100
James Suckling : 91/100

"Gorgeous aromas of crushed berries, cigar box, black licorice and tanned leather. Full-bodied, with fine silky tannins and a medium to long finish. Seems a little tight right now. But refined and pretty. Nice for the vintage"
- Wine Spectator, March 2007

"Impressive nose of sweet tobacco with hints of prunes and black cherries. The palate is velvety, but it’s a little dull on the finish. Opens a little as the wine is in the glass."
- James Suckling, January 2011