CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1975 |

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1975 Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classéu. 1bn, 2vts, 1hs, 3 labels damp stained, 1 badly stained and slightly torn, 1 capsule corroded on topDark as the night. Immensely complex, intellectually fascinating nose - a pretty good sensual experience too! Chocolate and spices. On the palate, so full and sweet. A wondrous wine of immense allure and seduction. Fresh acidity to match the sweetness. Heavenly. Ripe plums and great Havanas at the end. I think this is a chef d'oeuvre. Another bottle had an inky, cassis, aniseed nose and the taste was so soft, sweet and violetty. The wine remains a complete one-off. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 97 5:4 bts (cn)per lot: GBP 2,400-3,200per lot: USD 3,000-4,000per lot: EUR 2,600-3,500LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot