Château La Mission-Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan 2012 (750ml)
Price: $291.00
| Producer | Château La Mission-Haut-Brion |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Sku | 1005196 |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
"As for the 2012 La Mission Haut Brion this wine (41% of the total production) continues to perform as it has for nearly a century. At first-growth levels of quality this is s stunning wine that is full-bodied and very concentrated with notes of graphite subtle charcoal embers crème de cassis blackberry and underlying subtle earthiness. The wine is full and powerful rich and concentrated. And sure enough the alcohol level tips the scales at 15% from a blend 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc. This is a big blockbuster La Mission Haut Brion that should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. However the tannins suggest that this wine should not be touched for another 5-6 years as its one of the more backward of the 2012 Pessac-Léognans. Bravo!"
Wine Enthusiast: 94-96 Points
"Ripe and concentrated this shows all the opulence for which La Mission Haut-Brion is famed. It's dark intense and packed with rich Merlot."
James Suckling: 94 Points
"Gorgeous aromas of stones currants and blueberries. Very aromatic. Mesmerizing. Full body silky tannins and a long finish. Dense and rich. Layered. Earth and bark character. Lots of structure for the vintage."
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