Chateau Haut Brion 1985

justforgroups

Hi,
I know nothing about wines but found this bottle in the attic and am
asking if it's valuable? Have Googled it but do not undestand
everything I've read. It looks identical to the one in this link but I
can't believe it could be that expensive?
http://www.vinfolio.com/do/store/detail/1985_Haut-Brion?vid=81313

I'm posting all the information I see on the bottle/label. Would
appreciate your views. Thanks.

> 750 ml bottle is unopened with metal cover still intact
> Glass has Chateau Haut Brion Pessac engraved on it
> The label: identical to one in image above

I see 5 types in the link below - the only difference between them are
the grapes. If these are indeed my wine, how can I tell what grapes
the wine is made from? Thanks again.

http://search.everywine.co.uk/?SH=QT1DaGF0ZWF1IEhhdXQgQnJpb25_Qj1DaGF0ZWF1IEhhdXQgQnJpb25_RD0yMH5JPVByaWNlfks9NH5MPTF_TT0xMH4&SI=9b7bd3a3-3a7c-4bc5-90d1-b1588c7e817e&LAP=0&Action=2&AnswerID=2214

Thks,
JFG

Hammiepeters

As a Bordeaux blend the wine will be made up of Cabernet Sauv, Cab Franc,Merlot, Malbec and Petir Verdot. Good find. This is a valuable wine . But only if you have a buyer for it.

1carrot2

This is a very special bottle of wine.

Bordeaux red wines would be regarded by many as being the best wines in the world. In 1855 the top 60 odd wines of Bordeaux were classified into 5 groupings: premier cru classé, deuxieme cru classé, etc. down to cinquieme cru classé with premier obviously being the best. Initially only 4 Chateaux were classified as premier cru classé with Chateau Mouton Rothschild being promoted at a later date.

Anyway, Chateau Haut Brion is a premier cru classé. The other wine in your 2nd link is La Missione de Haut Brion which is the second wine of the estate and would generally be worth about a quarter of the price of the top wine.

However, the quality of this wine today will be greatly influenced by how it has been stored. Ideally it should be stored horizontally in a cool place with high humidity and no fluctuations in temperature. Also, light and vibrations are not good for the long term storage of fine wine. An attic is not ideal.

A wine collector would not buy this wine unless he could be guarunteed that it was stored in optimum conditions. Your best bet would be to open it, drink it and enjoy it. If you knew someone who was knowledgable about such wines, maybe ask them to taste it with you and give an opinion whether it is at its optimum or not.

Hammiepeters

1carrot2 wrote: »

Your best bet would be to open it, drink it and enjoy it.

Sound advice and invite us all over for a second opinion.

the beer revolu

+1
on open it and drink it with a wine fan.

I don't imagine anyone would part with alot of cash for a wine that's been in someone's attic for 20 or so years.
I wouldn't!

Hammiepeters

I'll give you €20 for it. It's a gamble for me and I'd be taking it off your hands:)

the beer revolu

Hammiepeters wrote: »

I'll give you €20 for it. It's a gamble for me and I'd be taking it off your hands:)

€25!!:rolleyes: