(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.
By Richard Jennings
(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.4/18/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 97 points
By Richard Jennings
(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) Reticent, chocolaty nose; rich, wonderful, cherry and chocolate palate; long finish6/25/2003, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 98 points