Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2009 (12 BT)

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2009

Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classé

Excellent levels and appearance

Only 50% of production went into the 'grand vin'. Very aromatic nose. Big, irony wine of rich alcohol. The earthiness of La Mission with juicy acidity to match the ripeness. Cigary and really mouth-coating. Gummy, liquorice, mineral taste of great volume. In 2013, a concentrated, 'tight' bouquet leads to a great, plummy, inky taste. A giant still slumbering. Sumptuous and many-layered. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

12 bts (owc)

Provenance:

Full cases of mouth-watering Bordeaux, with many Super Seconds, plus Yquem, topped off with an unusual array of American Cabernet Sauvignon. This collection is in excellent condition and was brought over to London from the US, where much of it was purchased at Sotheby's.

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