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MISSION HAUT-BRION
Pessac-Léognan - 2004
Cru Classé de Graves
Price:
126.00 €
TTC per bottle
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90/100 Drink 2007 - 2022 While La Mission Haut-Brion’s 2004 is not one of this estate’s top successes, it is an outstanding wine, no doubt because of this extraordinary terroir. Deep ruby/purple with notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with black cherries, cassis, and a hint of scorched earth, medium body, sweet tannin, and a good, but uninspiring finish, this attractive, mid-weight La Mission should age nicely for 15 or more years 16/20 Drink 2014-21 [CS 94%, CF 6%] Deep crimson with a reasonably pale rim. Full and round and quite ripe on the nose and then a little scrawny on the end of the palate. Grainy tannins and lots of acidity. Very dry finish but quite long. 95-97/100 The nose has more intensity and expression than Haut-Brion. Blackberry, cedar, damp earth and blueberry. Superb definition. Smooth entry leads to a silky texture. The tannins are cloaked in very ripe black fruits. Very harmonious and elegant, quite a feminine La Mission. Good persistency - this is a great La Mission. Superb. Tasted April 2005. |
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The Dillon family (already owners of 1st growth Château Haut-Brion) first fell under the charm of La Mission in the summer of 1985 – the 50th anniversary of their ownership of Haut Brion. However, it was only in 1993 that they were able to acquire it from the Woltner family. Nearly twenty years later, the chateau has undergone a gradual refurbishment to enhance the home of this powerful, expressive wine. 