CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1964 |

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1964 Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classéu. vts, previously purchased from Zachys 'The Magnificent Private Cellar of Dr Nils Stormby' in New York on 28 September 2007, very slightly soiled label, slightly worn capsule, very slightly sunken cork, pale but bright in colorThe inimitable cigary nose of La Mission. The sweet aniseed of the '66. Vivacious plums. Cigars and coffee on the palate. Very full, ripe and sweet. A stupendous wine, full of vitality and depth, with a lanolin smooth texture. Serena Sutcliffe, MW1 hb (cn)Estimates are per lot