Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) 2009 (750ml) Well crafted

Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) 2009 (750ml) Well craftedProfessional Reviews 100 points Wine Advocate A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2009 La Mission Haut Brion stood out as one of the most exceptional young wines I had ever tasted from barrel, and its greatness has been confirmed in the bottle. A remarkable effort from the Dillon family, this is another large scaled La Mission that tips the scales at 15% alcohol. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (47% of each) and the rest

So deep yet so refined

It is characterised by versatility

Petit Manseng 28%: Originally from French the foothills of the Pyrenees

Intense mauve-red color

all raised 20 months in 50% new French oak

Bright and aromatically complex

even understated

The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy tannins and bright acidity

a sweet bold nectar plucked from the same grapes of your favorite Stella Rosa Black

70% Cabernet Sauvignon

Virtually everything they produce has merit

Some high-quality oak adds a wisp of smoke and some vanilla