Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 (12 BT)

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989

Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classé

Good levels, excellent appearance

Thicker, darker colour than the '90, but more mature. Wonderfully dense, intense, concentrated bouquet of vanilla, violets and cigars. Blackberry compote. Totally rich and mouth coating. So thick and lush. Touch of Seville oranges and cloves. Pure exotica. I think even more exciting than the sleek, beautiful '90. Phenomenal. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

12 bts (owc)

Provenance:

A Cellar of Distinction: The Legacy Collection of Jörg G. Bucherer.: An outstanding collection in terms of both quality and provenance, featuring stellar classics from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and beyond. Highlights include highly sought-after mature vintages of Bordeaux’s First Growths, double magnums of Petrus and from Burgundy, six 12-bottle cases of Domaine Leroy showcasing five different Grands Crus. Proceeds from this auction will support the charitable Jörg G. Bucherer Foundation, reflecting Mr. Bucherer’s enduring commitment to progress, excellence, and philanthropy.

All the wines in this collection were purchased from trusted wine merchants, the majority from the original Swiss importer, and stored professionally under ideal conditions in a meticulously maintained cellar in Switzerland. A team of specialists from Sotheby’s inspected and catalogued the collection in situ prior to the wine being moved to the UK, expressly for this auction.

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