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Red
1989 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
Label borrowed from 1988
Label borrowed from 1990
Label borrowed from 1988
Label borrowed from 1988
Label borrowed from 1988
Label borrowed from 1990
Label borrowed from 1988
Label borrowed from 1990
Label borrowed from 1988
Label borrowed from 1990
Community Tasting Notes 255
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nywine68 wrote: 95 points
April 27, 2024 - 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.
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mowtod Likes this wine: 91 points
April 17, 2024 - Had with steak Diane with Deb and Karen. Lived up to expectations
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hprphf wrote: 95 points
February 4, 2024 - Blind with 89HB. More pungent and sharper of the duo, inky dark fruit, classically ripe, if evidently way younger and less ready. 95++
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alexbhurst1678 wrote: 97 points
January 26, 2024 - 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.
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acyso wrote: 100 points
January 18, 2024 - 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.
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By Neal Martin
Mission Complete: La Mission Haut-Brion 1928–2011 (Sep 2021), 9/1/2021 (link)(La Mission Haut-Brion La Mission Haut-Brion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Neal Martin
A Century of Bordeaux: The Nines (Sep 2019), 9/1/2019 (link)(La Mission Haut-brion La Mission Haut-brion Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Mar/Apr 2019, Issue #80, Another Look At the 1989 and 1990 Bordeaux - Twin Vintages Have Taken Different Paths With Age(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jan/Feb 2015, Issue #55, Château La Mission Haut-Brion One of the Graves’ Greatest Estates- Changing For the Better?(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/13/2013 (link)(Ch La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/24/2013 (link)(Ch La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jul/Aug 2012, Issue #40, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report(Château La Mission Haut Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Chicago Recap, 11/2/2011(La Mission Haut Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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June 2011, Issue #32 (link)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/11/2010 (link)(Ch La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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December 2008, Issue #22 (link)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/23/2008 (link)(Ch La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Results & Tasting Notes from Evening Auction, 5/11/2007(La Mission Haut Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Chicago, Chicago, 2/16/2007(La Mission Haut Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Kickoff Classic, 9/17/2005(La Mission Haut Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Dinner with Jay and Anne, 9/15/2005(La Mission Haut Brion) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/23/2003 (link)(Ch La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
July/August 2002, IWC Issue #103 (link)(Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/28/2002 (link)(Ch La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/18/2008 (link) 97 points(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.
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By Richard Jennings
6/25/2003 (link) 98 points(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) Reticent, chocolaty nose; rich, wonderful, cherry and chocolate palate; long finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1989
- Type Red
- Producer Château La Mission Haut-Brion
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Graves
- Appellation Pessac-Léognan
- UPC Codes 0649944020868, 099992781448, 802236001246
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 76 (1%)
- In Cellars 5,242 (70%)
- Consumed 2,196 (29%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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