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La Mission Haut Brion 2012
€200,00 incl VAT: €242,00
Out of stock
Specification
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Sub Region | |
| Bottling | Estate Bottled |
| Type of Wine | Red wine |
| Year | |
| Bottle size | 0.75 L |
| Packaging | Loose |
| Rating | 97 |
| Reviewer | Wine-Advocate |
Label |
gl |
| Capsule | good condition |
| Level |
neck |
As for the 2012 La Mission Haut Brion, this wine (41% of the total production) continues to perform as it has for nearly a century. At first-growth levels of quality, this is a stunning wine that is full-bodied and very concentrated with notes of graphite, subtle charcoal embers, crème de cassis, blackberry and underlying subtle earthiness. The wine is full and powerful, rich and concentrated. And sure enough, the alcohol level tips the scales at 15% from a blend 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc. This is a big, blockbuster La Mission Haut Brion that should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. However, the tannins suggest that this wine should not be touched for another 5-6 years, as its one of the more backward of the 2012 Pessac-Léognans. Bravo!
Drink: now-2060.
