Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2009, 75cl Nyhed and great development potential

and great development potential

and lingering with both freshness

and a distinct chalky

this is one of my favorite addresses in all of Burgundy

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Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2009, 75cl Nyhed and great development potentialThe deep garnet colored 2009 La Mission Haut Brion absolutely sings of warm red and black currants, chocolate covered cherries, liquid licorice, sassafras and espresso with hints of lilacs, pencil shavings and truffles. Full bodied, rich, bold and oh so decadent in the mouth, the palate is completely packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by wonderfully velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing epically long. Wow!