Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1975 (5 BT)

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1975

Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classé

u. 3ts, 1t/hs, 1hs, damp-stained labels, 4 torn labels, 1 heavily torn and mostly missing label with vintage visible and chateau confirmed on capsule, packed in 12-bottle owc with straw

Dark 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 bts (owc)