CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1961 |

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1961 Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classéu. 1ts, 1hs, 1 bottle previously purchased from Zachys 'A London Gentleman's Cellar: Historic Wines From the Collection of Graham Lyons Part II' in New York on 3 December 2010, excellent color and clarity, slightly scuffed and bin soiled labels, 3 glue stained, 1 damp stained, 1 nicked on the right edge, 3 new capsules, 1 scuffed and nicked short capsule, 1 damaged short capsule, 1 Nicolas stampThis is a true cigar-box nose - the acme of this individual character of La Mission in particular, and Pessac-Léognan in general. Extraordinary rich, melting, mouth-enveloping, with cloves and all the damp undergrowth of a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wine - plus Cohibas! A very great experience and a stupendous wine. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 995 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot