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  • Producer ranking ?

    56
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
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The Story

Château La Mission Haut-Brion has a history as deep as its roots. It was started way back in the 16th century by the de Lestonnac family, and by the 17th century, a group of Lazarist priests took over and really put it on the map. Sitting directly across the street from its famous neighbor, Château Haut-Brion, the estate straddles the communes of Talence and Pessac. Since 1983, it has been part of the Domaines Clarence Dillon family, led by Pr...

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Vintage 1995

Bordeaux / An excellent year for both sides of the Gironde and just the vintage that Bordeaux needed after the rain affected vintages of the previous 4 years. A mild winter and early spring was followed by a dry, hot summer. It did rain in early September but the rain was less than in the previous 4 vintages and, crucially, there was perfect weather from September 20th through to October.

Quality is high across all levels and appellations, ...

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‘Same producer’ was our next clue for this flight of four. The first had rye and caraway aromas in its clean and classy nose. Cedar and spice lightly frolicked around. This was a smooth, soft and easy wine, simpler in a way but solid. Bipin admired its ‘leather.’ It was a 1995 La Mission Haut Brion, although the X-Man later confessed it was supposed to be a 1955 but an error was made pulling the wine. No comment J (92).
  • 92p
This is a great example of meticulous cellar work done in this difficult vintage. Pretty and enchanting nose of cassis, truffles and some leather. Silky and smooth on the palate, medium concentrated, classy, distinguished and sophisticated, sheer elegance. Wonderfully balanced and juicy tannin keeping the wine fresh. 19 years old wine - a teenager - can keep for 20-30 years, no problem. Stunning wine for the vintage!
  • 95p
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Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux
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