Two Old Bottles: 1959 Latour and 1966 Haut Brion

29 Jun 2014: 

1959 Latour: Deep garnet hue. An intensely aromatic tertiary bouquet of leather, cedar, violet and blueberry....very ripe fruit on the palate, blackberry jam, kirsch and some earthy notes..,it displayed a virile structure of firm ripe tannin, still not completely resolved, lively acidity.....a wine full of character, muscles and energy, but well proportioned. A mature wine in its prime, complete in every sense. With perfect storage, can be enjoyed over next 20+ years! 20/20

1966 Haut Brion: Deep garnet, though not as deep as the Latour. A very enticing bouquet of cedar, leather, blueberry, lead pencil, tea leaves, with blackcurrant and ripe plum on the palate. Silky palate, very elegant acidity, superbly balanced. A seductive wine in total harmony today. So irresistible (that it disappeared rather too quickly)! Drink now and over next 10-12 years. 19/20

And no, they were not enjoyed on the same evening!  That would be too indulgent!