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La Mission Haut-Brion 2018 900cl

Grand Cru Classé | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | France
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1999 2017 2018
Évaluations et Scores
99 Robert Parker
The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the glass with a first wave of stewed black and red plums, mulberries and black raspberries scents, followed by pronounced notions of warm cassis, clove oil, violets and chocolate box, with hints of cast-iron pan, pencil lead and forest floor coming through after a few minutes. The medium to full-bodied palate shimmers with energy, delivering layers of red and black fruits with earthy and mineral sparks and a texture so satiny you need to remember to look for it, finishing with amazing vibrancy. This is so wonderfully evocative and singular, and yet it feels like its holding something back. It makes for an impressive glass right now, but give it a good 5 years in bottle to allow further nuances to emerge and expect it to seriously reward those who can wait a good 12-15 years, when it should really hit its stride.
99 Robert Parker
The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the glass with a first wave of stewed black and red plums, mulberries and black raspberries scents, followed by pronounced notions of warm cassis, clove oil, violets and chocolate box, with hints of cast-iron pan, pencil lead and forest floor coming through after a few minutes. The medium to full-bodied palate shimmers with energy, delivering layers of red and black fruits with earthy and mineral sparks and a texture so satiny you need to remember to look for it, finishing with amazing vibrancy. This is so wonderfully evocative and singular, and yet it feels like its holding something back. It makes for an impressive glass right now, but give it a good 5 years in bottle to allow further nuances to emerge and expect it to seriously reward those who can wait a good 12-15 years, when it should really hit its stride.
98 James Suckling
Enticing aromas of currant, crushed stone, blueberry, lead pencil, iodine and graphite follow through to a full body with round, chewy tannins that are polished and powerful, yet balanced and beautiful. In the end, the tannins are compact and tight at the finish. But you want to drink it. Try after 2027, when it will open.
94 Vinous
The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is beautiful and expansive from the first taste. Dark cherry, mocha, herbs, licorice, rose petal and mint open effortlessly. All the elements are so well balanced. Although the 2018 is quite easy to appreciate at this stage, it also has terrific energy and more than enough verve to develop positively for several decades.
94 Vinous
The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is beautiful and expansive from the first taste. Dark cherry, mocha, herbs, licorice, rose petal and mint open effortlessly. All the elements are so well balanced. Although the 2018 is quite easy to appreciate at this stage, it also has terrific energy and more than enough verve to develop positively for several decades.
Producteur
Château La Mission Haut Brion
Appartenant, lui aussi à la famille Dillon, il ne fait aucun doute que le Château La Mission Haut-Brion se classe au deuxième rang des meilleurs producteurs de l’appellation Pessac-Léognan, seul son voisin et producteur éminent des Graves – le Château Haut-Brion – pouvant revendiquer la première place. Forte d’une histoire qui remonte au début du 16ème siècle, la Mission Haut-Brion rivalise à juste titre avec son alter ego. La comparaison ne porte pas uniquement sur les meilleurs millésimes, le domaine ayant été qualifié de premier cru potentiel en 2009. La Tour Haut-Brion, cru classé de Pessac-Léognan, faisait figure auparavant de second vin de La Mission. Il s’agit aujourd’hui d’une marque indépendante, mais toujours gérée par la famille Dillon. La propriété, qui s’étend sur 29 hectares, est vouée essentiellement à la production de ses excellents vins rouges. La Mission Haut-Brion constitue le fleuron du domaine, incarnant le style maison, c’est-à-dire un vin riche, dense, puissant et fermenté en barrique. Le château élabore également La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, un second vin plus mûr mais qui reste séduisant.