A bewitching wine, from beginning to end of the tasting experience! The colour is very deep and the nose is intense, with plenty of character. This rich and utterly delicious wine spreads out beautifully on the palate. The tannin is smooth and sweet. 2009 La Mission Haut Brion inevitably reminds tasters of one of this estate's finest successes: the 2000 vintage. The concentration, class, and balance between power and freshness are the hallmarks of both 2000 and 2009. However, 2009 has greater concentration, as well as another dimension and even stronger sensations. 2009 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion is already mythical.
James Leahy
Restrained and classic. Great depth but very wound up at the moment. Needs 10-15 years before revisiting. Tannins very firm, but this should go the distance. Great reflection of the finesse that can be shown in 2009, rather than pushing too far on ripeness.
Restrained and classic. Great depth but very wound up at the moment. Needs 10-15 years before revisiting. Tannins very firm, but this should go the distance. Great reflection of the finesse that can be shown in 2009, rather than pushing too far on ripeness.
9.5Ray Vanderhoff
Just at its peak. Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with just a touch of Cabernet Franc. Concentrated and dried cherry, blueberry and prune aromas with hints of mushroom, Forrest Floor and purple flowers. Same fruits on the pallet with a beautiful viscous texture and a touch of smoke on the finish. Dense and Full! What a treat! Thanks Kasey and Pete!
Just at its peak. Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with just a touch of Cabernet Franc. Concentrated and dried cherry, blueberry and prune aromas with hints of mushroom, Forrest Floor and purple flowers. Same fruits on the pallet with a beautiful viscous texture and a touch of smoke on the finish. Dense and Full! What a treat! Thanks Kasey and Pete!
9.4Peter Zandbergen
Over the hill, faulty bottle
Over the hill, faulty bottle
8.5Christophe Aebi
Slighty underwhelmed by this, was probably not showing as it should. Give it another 10 years and judge again.
Slighty underwhelmed by this, was probably not showing as it should. Give it another 10 years and judge again.
9.0Gilles de Chambure
Master Sommelier & Educator
renamed in 2009 from laville haut brion
renamed in 2009 from laville haut brion
Kevin Yen
@Backyard Taipei
@Backyard Taipei
9.6Jeroen Koenen
Oh no.... Completely shot. DOA.
Oh no.... Completely shot. DOA.
Location
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