Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.452 ratings
9.410 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
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9.1

1996, This 1996 blend of 61% CS and 39% merlot, showed beautifully and justifying the 19 years of cellaring.
A truly deep rich and elegant wine. Lavish red appealing color, lovely nose, leather, black cherries, black current, wet soil, mineral, medium to full body, with soft round tannins, smooth, deep, complex, lovely acidity to balance, and a delicious finish, with hint of sweetness. A truly lovely wine. My score 91, drink to 2019.

1996, This 1996 blend of 61% CS and 39% merlot, showed beautifully and justifying the 19 years of cellaring.
A truly deep rich and elegant wine. Lavish red appealing color, lovely nose, leather, black cherries, black current, wet soil, mineral, medium to full body, with soft round tannins, smooth, deep, complex, lovely acidity to balance, and a delicious finish, with hint of sweetness. A truly lovely wine. My score 91, drink to 2019.

Jun 9th, 2015
Sean Romano

Oh I say

Oh I say

Oct 17th, 2014
Pooneet K

Beautiful, beautiful wine. The last 96 we had was maybe a smidge more together but it’s marginal. Quite dark in the glass. Deep restrained red fruit on the nose. Tannins are slightly dusty but overall very seamless. Excellent refreshing acid. Perfect with a dry aged strip steak.

Beautiful, beautiful wine. The last 96 we had was maybe a smidge more together but it’s marginal. Quite dark in the glass. Deep restrained red fruit on the nose. Tannins are slightly dusty but overall very seamless. Excellent refreshing acid. Perfect with a dry aged strip steak.

Nov 1st, 2020
Pooneet K

A marvelous wine in an absolutely beautiful place. The first sip gave me goose bumps. Just such a classic Bordeaux in the best sense. No decant, slight chill, this is ready to go and fully integrated. Blackcurrant on the nose and palate. Incredible freshness and acid. Completely mouth filling and balanced. Certainly one of the best Bordeaux’s I’ve had in a long time. Amazing with grilled dry aged ribeyes.

A marvelous wine in an absolutely beautiful place. The first sip gave me goose bumps. Just such a classic Bordeaux in the best sense. No decant, slight chill, this is ready to go and fully integrated. Blackcurrant on the nose and palate. Incredible freshness and acid. Completely mouth filling and balanced. Certainly one of the best Bordeaux’s I’ve had in a long time. Amazing with grilled dry aged ribeyes.

Jun 27th, 2020
DUSTIN SUGASA

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Dec 31st, 2019
Pon Gong

Excellent 1996

Excellent 1996

Mar 24th, 2017
Dmitry

Very long finish and extended aftertaste. Peppery/tobacco. To enjoy in its own, without food

Very long finish and extended aftertaste. Peppery/tobacco. To enjoy in its own, without food

Apr 26th, 2015
Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

9.0

Two hours later blossoming to medium-medium full body. Cassis notes starting to show, as well as glycerin, cedar and graphite.

Two hours later blossoming to medium-medium full body. Cassis notes starting to show, as well as glycerin, cedar and graphite.

Mar 17th, 2015
Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

8.7

Never fully developed but a beautiful food wine with plenty of savory notes and a medium body.

Never fully developed but a beautiful food wine with plenty of savory notes and a medium body.

Mar 17th, 2015
Pon Gong

Excellent 96

Excellent 96

Mar 8th, 2015