CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 2007 |

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2007 Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classé48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc. 70% new oak. Rich, spicy, opulent nose. Black cherries soaked in liqueur. Great, attractive persistence. Complex too. Markedly 'iodé' on the palate. Luscious, opulent and minty. Firing on all cylinders at 6 years old. Cassis, glycerol and a very pretty, 'sweet' finish. Serena Sutcliffe, MW24 bts (2 owc)Estimates are per lot