93 Wine Spectator
Vibrant blueberry and pastille notes form the core, with good energy from the savory and tobacco accents. Has a lightly chewy edge through the finish, giving this a grippy feel. Tasted non-blind.—J.M.
93 James Suckling
Currant and flower aromas galore. Very aromatic. Full-bodied yet tight and dense on the palate. A solid core of fruit and savory acidity. Very long and pretty. Drink in 2021.
17 Rene Gabriel
45 % Merlot, 31 % Cabernet Franc, 24 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Tiefes Purpur, satte Mitte. Ansprechendes Holunderbouquet, fein ausströmend, delikater Lakritzeschimmer. Im Gaumen aromatisch, fein aufrauende Tannine, dunkle Pflaumenschalen und Spuren von brasilianischem Tabak, klingt lange nach. Er ist die chronologische, wenn auch logischerweise etwas schlankere Fortsetzung des Erstweines. 17/20 2021 – 2033
17 Rene Gabriel
45 % Merlot, 31 % Cabernet Franc, 24 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Tiefes Purpur, satte Mitte. Ansprechendes Holunderbouquet, fein ausströmend, delikater Lakritzeschimmer. Im Gaumen aromatisch, fein aufrauende Tannine, dunkle Pflaumenschalen und Spuren von brasilianischem Tabak, klingt lange nach. Er ist die chronologische, wenn auch logischerweise etwas schlankere Fortsetzung des Erstweines. 17/20 2021 – 2033
88 Robert Parker
The 2014 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion has a lightness of touch on the nose, very subtle and understated with pretty blackberry, bilberry and cassis scents gently unfolding in the glass, yet never getting too carried away. The palate is medium-bodied with tobacco-tinged black fruit on the entry. This has certainly gained more weight since I tasted it from barrel, exerting more presence in the mouth, although the finish just lacks a little complexity and seems rudimentary when compared to the Grand Vin. Drink now and over the next 6-8 years.<br/>
88 Robert Parker
The 2014 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion has a lightness of touch on the nose, very subtle and understated with pretty blackberry, bilberry and cassis scents gently unfolding in the glass, yet never getting too carried away. The palate is medium-bodied with tobacco-tinged black fruit on the entry. This has certainly gained more weight since I tasted it from barrel, exerting more presence in the mouth, although the finish just lacks a little complexity and seems rudimentary when compared to the Grand Vin. Drink now and over the next 6-8 years.<br/>