Fill Level: • High Shoulder — For a wine of this age, this is relatively good. Expected for a bottle over 80 years old. ⸻ Label Condition: • The label shows signs of aging, with visible staining and wear. ⸻ Capsule Condition: • Good condition ⸻ Bottle Size: • Standard (750ml) — Appears to be a regular-sized bottle. ⸻ Bottler: • Château Bottled — The label clearly indicates: “Mis en bouteilles au Château” ⸻ History of the Wine/Winery: • Château Haut-Brion is a Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pessac-Léognan, classified in 1855. It is the oldest of the five First Growths and the only one outside the Médoc. The 1943 vintage was made during World War II under very difficult conditions, making it a rare collector’s item. Winemaking was limited by resource constraints, and storage conditions post-war affect survivability. ⸻ To Drink or To Lay Up: • To drink now or for collection