Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
@Ted Mandes @Christine @Steve Colanero This was my WOTN: Incredible Nose,. As if you are walking through a forest with fresh Mountain Dew on the forest floor. I love the slight "Barnyard" notes, extremely well balanced wine with a finish that goes on forever. Thank you Sir., may I have another?!?! 😍👏👏😍
@Ted Mandes @Christine @Steve Colanero This was my WOTN: Incredible Nose,. As if you are walking through a forest with fresh Mountain Dew on the forest floor. I love the slight "Barnyard" notes, extremely well balanced wine with a finish that goes on forever. Thank you Sir., may I have another?!?! 😍👏👏😍
Mar 15th, 2017
1982 vintage. Wow. Where to begin? Decanted with the cork holding up extremely well (used a Durand). Throwing an absolute ton of sed so took about 4 minutes to decant properly. Plenty of color. Tasted 2 hrs, 3 hrs and 4 hrs after decant. Nose a little reticent the first foray but plenty of damp earth, elderberry showing up later. Then the graphite came in huge along with lesser, second-hand smoke/tobacco aromas. An addition of a remarkable freshness of both watercress and dill in the last few tastes. Light-medium body. Have tasted a few tired, big-boy '82's. This ain't one of them. This remarkable bottle did nothing to alter my opinion that I'd rather have a bottle of La Mission Haut Brion than any-including (just barely) Château Haut-Brion-first growth in the same vintage. Doesn't get much better and this one has plenty of time remaining. No rush to crush. Thank you, Dermott! 3.12.23
1982 vintage. Wow. Where to begin? Decanted with the cork holding up extremely well (used a Durand). Throwing an absolute ton of sed so took about 4 minutes to decant properly. Plenty of color. Tasted 2 hrs, 3 hrs and 4 hrs after decant. Nose a little reticent the first foray but plenty of damp earth, elderberry showing up later. Then the graphite came in huge along with lesser, second-hand smoke/tobacco aromas. An addition of a remarkable freshness of both watercress and dill in the last few tastes. Light-medium body. Have tasted a few tired, big-boy '82's. This ain't one of them. This remarkable bottle did nothing to alter my opinion that I'd rather have a bottle of La Mission Haut Brion than any-including (just barely) Château Haut-Brion-first growth in the same vintage. Doesn't get much better and this one has plenty of time remaining. No rush to crush. Thank you, Dermott! 3.12.23
Mar 13th, 2023
The 1982 vintage of Château La Mission Haut Brion is one of my all-time favourites from this estate. Medium to deep garnet in colour, the nose offers a mesmerizing array of dried roses and black fruits, cigar box, bay leaf, leather, earth and a dash of blackcurrant pastilles. The dense and powerful palate knocks it out of the park with a full body, delicate savoury notes, spices and a core of very concentrated dried black fruits. The long and persistent finish confirms an outstanding wine, flirting with perfection. Drink now
The 1982 vintage of Château La Mission Haut Brion is one of my all-time favourites from this estate. Medium to deep garnet in colour, the nose offers a mesmerizing array of dried roses and black fruits, cigar box, bay leaf, leather, earth and a dash of blackcurrant pastilles. The dense and powerful palate knocks it out of the park with a full body, delicate savoury notes, spices and a core of very concentrated dried black fruits. The long and persistent finish confirms an outstanding wine, flirting with perfection. Drink now
Oct 23rd, 2022I feel like there maybe have been some storage issues with this one. Kinda wonky.
I feel like there maybe have been some storage issues with this one. Kinda wonky.
Feb 28th, 2016Classic claret full of leather tobacco and cedar. Delicious fruit with notes of cassis. Powerful haunting finish.
Classic claret full of leather tobacco and cedar. Delicious fruit with notes of cassis. Powerful haunting finish.
Feb 10th, 2020
Had with venison one night and burgers. Didn’t decant but left in the glass to breathe. Not my favorite. A sharp finish both nights.
Had with venison one night and burgers. Didn’t decant but left in the glass to breathe. Not my favorite. A sharp finish both nights.
May 27th, 2019Had with brazed beef short ribs. Very good!
Had with brazed beef short ribs. Very good!
Oct 12th, 2018
This is still liquid silk, but starting to show its age. Amazing wine. Better than last bottle.
This is still liquid silk, but starting to show its age. Amazing wine. Better than last bottle.
Sep 5th, 2017Someting Wong. Not bad, but just not showing its true colors. A bit disappointed.
Someting Wong. Not bad, but just not showing its true colors. A bit disappointed.
May 4th, 2016