Château La Mission Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan 2006
Dry, Full Bodied style of Red Blend
Bordeaux, France
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Dry, Full Bodied style of Red BlendBordeaux, FranceChâteau La Mission Haut Brion was classified as Grand Cru Classe in the original Graves classification of 1953 and is a wine made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Blackcurrant dominates followed by truffle. Mouthfeel is savoury, tannins are there as usual but are harmonius and soft.
Château La Mission Haut Brion was classified as Grand Cru Classe in the original Graves classification of 1953 and is a wine made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Blackcurrant dominates followed by truffle. Mouthfeel is savoury, tannins are there as usual but are harmonius and soft.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeRed Blend
- Size750mL
- RegionBordeaux
- Current Vintage2006
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChâteau La Mission Haut-Brion
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Vintage 2006
94 points erobertparker.com
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château La Mission Haut-Brion has a very attractive, captivating bouquet: red berry fruit, warm gravel, Hoisin and a pinch of truffle all beautifully conveyed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin that lend this La Mission such symmetry and detail. It is not a powerful wine, never pressing its foot down hard on the accelerator, but that is one of it strengths, and those black truffle and mineral notes surfacing towards the poised finish are entrancing. Classic from start to finish, the only facet that is missing is that peacock's tail on the finish. Tasted January 2016.
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