One of the true classics of Bordeaux
2002 La Mission & La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion
Across the street from Pessac-Leognan's only First Growth, Chateau Haut Brion, lies a sibling property called La Mission Haut Brion, a Chateau that utilizes the same first class vinification techniques as Haut Brion does and in many vintages even eclipses the quality of the First Growth. In fact, both Robert Parker and Wine Spectator believe that La Mission could be the wine of the 2006 vintage, giving it scores of 96-100 and 95-100 respectively. Hence, the wine sells for about $600 a bottle, which means, in other words, that $75 for this caliber of a label is unbelievable, even for an average year.
The soils and climate are virtually the same at both Haut Brion and La Mission, which has helped La Mission Haut Brion garner the consistently high ratings that it has. Its second label, La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, also goes through the same vigorous wine-making process but comes from the younger vines which have not yet developed the maturity demanded by La Mission. Both selections are excellent representatives of the prestigious terroir of Graves, ready to drink now, and a great way to try a famous label at a very reasonable price.
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FRANCE - BORDEAUX
2002 Mission Haut Brion, La Bordeaux Blend 750ml - $74.99
Wine Advocate, Apr 2005, 89 points: "This angularly-styled La Mission possesses hard tannin that may or may not dissipate over time. It exhibits a dark ruby color in addition to a sweet perfume of dusty, loamy soil notes interwoven with notions of white flowers, blueberries, black currants, and hints of toasty oak in the background. Medium-bodied and austere, it requires 2-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 12-15. A small, 17-acre vineyard located near the classified Margaux estate of Giscours, Mille Roses merits a look by serious consumers."
2002 Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, La Bordeaux Blend 750ml - $29.99
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