Is this as good as the 1989? Certainly it is lush and powerful, lingering and expanding in the mouth with sweet tobacco and cigar box notes, along with still young blackcurrant and blackberry fruits, all given lift by the trademark Haut-Brion aromatics. It beds in and shakes off early reticence after a good hour in the glass, suggesting that this is only just leaving its primary phase and has many decades left ahead of it. A great wine that highlights the success of Haut-Brion under the partnership of estate director Jean-Bernard Delmas, father of current director Jean-Philippe Delmas, and owner Joan Dillon the Duchess of Mouchy (president of the company until 2008 before handing over to her son Prince Robert of Luxembourg). A supremely confident wine that is hard to fault in its depth of expression.

Drinking Window: 2020 - 2050

Reviewer Name: Jane Anson

Review Date: 8th July 2020

Tasted from an ex-château bottle in Bordeaux, I was not surprised to find the 2000 Château Haut-Brion flirting with perfection. The nose is simply breathtaking - quintessential Haut-Brion with ebullient red berry fruit, roasted herbs, gravel, terracotta tiles on a warm summer's day...it is simply wave after wave of intoxicating scents that could bring even the most stoic person to tears of joy. The palate displays heavenly balance, pitch-perfect acidity, perhaps spicier than previous bottles that I have tasted, and what depth and dimension in this outstanding wine. That hint of graphite on the finish is a cheeky nod to Pauillac, as if to thumb its nose at the First Growths, because alongside Château Latour, almost by stealth, the Haut-Brion is one of the greatest Bordeaux in this millennial year. Tasted November 2014.

Drinking Window: 2020 - 2060

Reviewer Name: Neal Martin

Review Date: 29th July 2016

The third flight was all First Growths: the few, the proud, and the increasingly wealthier. The 2000 Haut Brion was sweet, smoky and spicy. Aromas of cinnamon, sweet perfume and cassis were present in its bready and nutty nose. The palate was long, balanced and elegant, quite regal and fine. Wendy was all over its 'walnuts,' while Mike keenly observed its 'smoked wood and hickory.' There was great gravel to this outstanding wine, and tremendous definition and pop to its finish

Drinking Window: 2017 - 2040

For an Haut-Brion, this is huge. Every characteristic suggests power, from the dark color, through the knock-out perfumes, full of dark, brooding fruits. The flavors are black, intense and ripe. It is a delicious wine, surprisingly ready to drink. And yes, just at the end, there is a small hint of the delicacy and elegance that is true Haut-Brion.

Drinking Window: 2017 - 2040

Review Date: 1st June 2003

Medium ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of black raspberry, smoke, roasted stones, burnt rubber and mint. Fat, layered and lush but sappy and delineated. Very pliant and sweet, with superb purity of flavor. Currently a bit unforthcoming in the middle and thus it difficult to get a real handle on this wine today. Finishes with big, dusty, even tannins that seem clearly sweeter than those of the 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion. The estate fermented the very ripe merlot at a cooler temperature to preserve freshness.

Drinking Window: 2017 - 2040

Review Date: 1st May 2001

Really ripe, with a powerful berry and marmalade character on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Very fresh and fine. Almost classic. Not the fabulous 1998 Haut-Brion, but damn good. Score range: 92-94

Drinking Window: 2017 - 2040

This 2000 starts with aromas of citrus fruit, currants, flowers, and fresh mushrooms. The palates leads off full and rich, with round tannins and a dusty texture. Plenty of fruit and sliced mushrooms on the palate, but it is still tight. Pull the cork after 2010. Find the wine

Drinking Window: 2017 - 2040

Review Date: 28th April 2011