18 Rene Gabriel
65 % Merlot, 32 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 % Cabernet Franc. 28,7 hal/ha. Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Sehr würziges, barockes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Rauch, schwarzer Pfeffer, gibt sich erstaunlich tiefgründig. Im Gaumen mehr floral, denn fruchtig, mürbe Tannine in der Adstringenz zeigend, angenehmer Nachklang. Ein klassischer, vielleicht eher männlicher Haut-Brion, welcher sich mit den Jahrgängen 1988, 1994, 2004 vergleichen wird. warten (2024 - 2048)
93 Wine Spectator
Taut, with a tangy edge to the red currant, damson plum and blackberry notes, framed with plum skin and blood orange accents and backed by a solid roasted apple wood edge on the finish. This has a rather obvious tannic spine but is not woody in feel. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Tasted non-blind. —J.M.
89 Robert Parker
Its big sister, the 2013 La Mission Haut-Brion (65% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc) represents 3,000 cases. This very good to excellent 2013 exhibits a deep plum/ruby color as well as notes of subtle barbecue spice, black currants, incense and wet rocks. With good fruit on the attack, medium body and a short finish, it has the potential to be outstanding if it fleshes out. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.