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| Community Tasting Notes (average 96.6 pts. and median of 97 pts. in 281 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by King Julien on 4/28/2024 & rated 96 points: Decanted 1 hour. (34 views) | | | Tasted by nywine68 on 4/27/2024 & rated 95 points: Drank with dinner at Le Coucou. Softer and more evolved than prior bottles. Tell-tale big smokey nose of LMHB. Brambly blackberries, tobacco and some menthol. Entering tertiary development. This bottle was slightly beyond its peak but still very enjoyable. (110 views) | | | Tasted by mowtod on 4/17/2024 & rated 91 points: Had with steak Diane with Deb and Karen. Lived up to expectations (499 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 2/4/2024 & rated 95 points: Blind with 89HB. More pungent and sharper of the duo, inky dark fruit, classically ripe, if evidently way younger and less ready. 95++ (1461 views) | | | Tasted by alexbhurst1678 on 1/26/2024 & rated 97 points: Drank w Nick at dinner. Out of the gate, the funk was incredible. Earthy, rich, robust. The finish was fantastic. About thirty minutes in, we could taste the tannins -- the grippy sensation came out. After 90 minutes or so, we could feel the air being let out of the experience. I would drink faster and no need to decant way before imbibing. (1209 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 1/18/2024 & rated 100 points: Turn on the heaters (Chicago, IL): It's truly hard for me to imagine how else you could make this wine better. This is easily one of the most compelling bottles of Bordeaux I've ever had, and it was one that actually pulled me back into the region after neglecting it. A cork in preternaturally good condition gave way to a nose that really just exploded out of the bottle. This was spectacular from the cork pull (and plenty of unhappy experiences with over-decanted Bordeaux last year had me decide to pop and pour this and follow it over a leisurely dinner). The nose is graphite and cedar, but overlaid with a stony minerality and fruit that still maintains vestiges of primary character. On the palate, this is surprisingly light -- though maybe lithe and supple might be a better descriptor. There is no lack of complexity -- a bit of pyrazine green that fades into sweet red and black fruit, tons of Pessac stoniness, and just a faint hint of barnyard and leather. It's really the complete package as far as Bordeaux goes. The tannins could almost be called a bit young still, and I've no doubt that this still has plenty of gas left in the tank. This is one of my favourite bottles of red Bordeaux made in my lifetime. (2205 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 1/12/2024 & rated 96 points: A youthful bottle of this that needed further coaxing on the glass despite a 5-hour double-decant. Then it began to reveal its fabulous purity and subtle power showing classic Graves notes of smoky gravel and tobacco spice. The texture is regal and the finish is almost perfect with great length and a fabulous layered intensity. This wine's best days are still ahead. 96+ (1397 views) | | | Tasted by King Julien on 12/31/2023 & rated 98 points: Decanted about 90 min, which it seemed to need. After that, the nose was stunning, just wanted to keep my nose in the glass. Palate was there to match with evolving complexity over the next couple hours. Still plenty of fruit, very smooth. (1269 views) | | | Tasted by 831900_ on 12/3/2023 & rated 95 points: Leather, toasted sugar, subtle red fruit balancing on the nose. Ultra fine feel aside from just a bit of sappiness (which I enjoyed). Compared to other 1989s, a little narrow and flat. Super enjoyable.
Edged out just *slightly* by the Haut-Brion that night, but geez they're both really nice. (1246 views) | | | Tasted by dbenglis on 11/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Excellent wine. (1195 views) | | | Tasted by sdr on 11/25/2023 & rated 93 points: It’s pure and almost sweet for La Mission Haut-Brion. Subdued and relatively soft. The smoke is there as is the cranberry fruit. Elegant for this château. Very nice but not thrilling. (1117 views) | | | Tasted by mowtod on 11/21/2023 & rated 95 points: Great depth and character of flavor. Paired very well with Steak Diane. Still Kristi’s favorite. (1130 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 11/3/2023 & rated 99 points: Wow, an absolutely sensational bottle of LMHB. Takes about 45 minutes to open up and then the magic unfurls. So much earth, mineral, tobacco, bell pepper and herbal complexity layered in with mature yet fresh plum fruit. Every sip is rich and silky. (1446 views) | | | Tasted by OenoEd on 10/28/2023 & rated 97 points: In prime drinking window, but this needed a full hour decant to lose bottle must and green pepper notes. This is the real deal with texture, depth, iron ore , cigar box, saddle leather and sweet black plum. 15 years of great drinking ahead. Had this with 10 day aged duck and black truffled potatoes at Lafayette in Philly. Superb. (1084 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 10/21/2023 & rated 97 points: blind
Next to Montrose 89 which is at the same level. Still young, some beginning tertiary aromas but still a lot of fruit. Refreshing acidity. 97 (1472 views) | | | Tasted by ricknat1 on 10/4/2023 & rated 100 points: the last flight of the night was the matchup of the 89 La Mission and Haut Brion. The La <ission was the clear winner at first sip after both had been decanted about 2 hours but the HB was catching up quickly in the glass. We should have given them another hour of air. The La miss is prettier, more seductive and is catching up the to the HB over time, however both wines are essentially perfect and it does not get better in 80's bordeaux as of now. Thanks Jim and Rob, the table was split over which was the winner. These will live on longer than i do. (1303 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 9/29/2023 & rated 97 points: Simply a stunning performance tonight and neck and neck next to the '89 HB. This is certainly the deeper wine with wonderful woodsy dark red fruits along with notes of road tar, smoked meats and forest floor. Just beautifully layered and refined in texture leading to a fabulously complex finish with additional notes of cigar smoke, warm cedar and flinty minerals. This bottle at least is full on and firing on all cylinders. 97+ (1204 views) | | | Tasted by essenceofreal on 7/25/2023 & rated 96 points: What a wine! Needed about a 4 hour decant to truly unfurl and reveal all its beauty. Fortunately this bottle was in excellent condition. Was shocked how little seepage on the cork and bottle.
Lots of sediment. Amazing balance and texture. Usual suspects from a world class Bdx: heaps of cuban cigar, leather, some pine, toasted nuts, great terroir driven experience with a finish to die for. Glad I have another bottle. Certainly in a perfect drinking window and I feel will stay at this peak level for years. Top notch.
This bottle was a bit bigger than the other 89 HB's I've had from my OWC. Need to do a side by side comparison, but from recall the HB may have a bit more complexity and elegance, a little more sexy. Regardless, they both are outstanding and worthy of spending a long sultry night together. (2064 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/18/2023: Top Mid-Aged Bordeaux ("Chateau La Grange" - La Grange IL): In 89/90 flight. Unlike the 89 HB which declined in glass, this kept getting better. Rich and yummy black fruit with a mineral throughline. (3211 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 5/18/2023 & rated 93 points: Some Bordeaux (Chicago, IL): Nowhere as good as my previous experience with this wine. If anything, this showed muddled and lacking in precision. Still, this had an impressive core of fruit and plenty of mineral intensity. Feels young, with plenty more aging potential thanks to its larger structure. (2878 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 1/22/2023 & rated 98 points: not blind
Same level as La Mission Haut Brion 1989 today. Both close to perfection. Lots of years ahead. 98 (3378 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 1/13/2023 & rated 94 points: My 50th at the Ledbury (The Ledbury, London): Double-decanted seven hours. Deep garnet. Nose of warm gravel with a Madeira cake richness. Similar on the palate, richer than the HB alongside and far better balanced than a bottle three years ago that showed some heat but not as exotic or flashy as some notes suggest. Lovely wine, but lacking that extra wow factor the HB shows. ****1/2 (2888 views) | | | Tasted by Comte Flaneur on 10/20/2022 & rated 96 points: Big, brooding, dense, mouth-filling with richness and power. Clearly a superstar with a glorious future ahead. My guess it will be at its peak in one to three decades from now. I think the genuine 1961-like thrills are some way ahead for the 1989, but you can’t help but admire this titan of a wine. But for current drinking give me the 1978 or 1988 over this any day. I am going to put my last three bottles away for several years. (2950 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 10/5/2022 & rated 92 points: Classical, graphite aromatics. Somewhat upright, rigid Cabernet fruit. (3109 views) | | | Tasted by Montesquieu on 10/3/2022 & rated 99 points: 1989 Haut-Brion is my all-time favorite red wine. A good friend in the business has long claimed that LMHB 1989 is even better. A second generous friend contributed this bottle for us to find out whether we agreed. For me, it fell just short of the perfection of my memory of the 1989 HB. The LMHB is truly great on any scale and drinking superbly right now. It was also (easily) my WOTN against a half-dozen 100- or highly-rated California cabs. (2984 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Mission Complete: La Mission Haut-Brion 1928–2011 (Sep 2021) (9/1/2021)
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Vinous, A Century of Bordeaux: The Nines (Sep 2019) (9/1/2019)
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View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2019, Issue #80, Another Look At the 1989 and 1990 Bordeaux - Twin Vintages Have Taken Different Paths With Age
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View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2015, Issue #55, Château La Mission Haut-Brion One of the Graves’ Greatest Estates- Changing For the Better?
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JancisRobinson.com (11/13/2013)
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JancisRobinson.com (5/24/2013)
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View From the Cellar, Jul/Aug 2012, Issue #40, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report
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Vintage Tastings, Chicago Recap (11/2/2011)
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JancisRobinson.com (9/11/2010)
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Vintage Tastings, Results & Tasting Notes from Evening Auction (5/11/2007)
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Vintage Tastings, Chicago, Chicago (2/16/2007)
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Vintage Tastings, Kickoff Classic (9/17/2005)
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Vintage Tastings, Dinner with Jay and Anne (9/15/2005)
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JancisRobinson.com (3/23/2003)
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Vinous, July/August 2002, IWC Issue #103
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JancisRobinson.com (6/28/2002)
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RJonWine.com (4/18/2008)
(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) Dark brick red color, with floating sediment; a little VA, roasted lamb and berry nose; tasty, deep, tart black fruit palate with sage note mid-palate and great acidity, reminiscent both of mature Rhone and mature Barolo; medium-plus finish 97+ pts. 97 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/25/2003)
(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) Reticent, chocolaty nose; rich, wonderful, cherry and chocolate palate; long finish 98 points |
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Château La Mission-Haut-Brion is the greatest Graves wine after Haut-Brion and in some vintages is considered the superior wine of the two. La Mission-Haut-Brion is situated just across the road from Haut-Brion in the commune of Talence in the southern suburbs of Bordeaux. Since 1983, both properties have been under the same ownership, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. La Mission-Haut-Brion's vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 7%) lie on a large (up to 18 metres deep in places) gravel bank interspersed with clay. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats and then matured in oak barriques (100% new) for 18 months. The wines of La Mission Haut Brion are rich, oaky and powerful and need at least 10 years of bottle ageing before they should be broached.
Jancis Robinson on La Mission Haut Brion.Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanGraves Vins de Graves (Conseil des Vins de Graves) - Read more about Pessac Leogan Graves and its winesPessac-Léognan Pessac-Leognan reds:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Soil: Predominantly gravel and sandy rock, with varying proportions of clay and sandstone
Surface Area: 1,491 ha
Pessac-Leognan whites:
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Soil: Gravel and rocks covered with sand, sandstone, and clay
Surface Area: 275 ha |
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