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La Mission Haut Brion 1999

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-LĂ©ognan
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc

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Tasting Notes

Made in a lighter style, the fully mature 1999 reveals notes of beef blood, roasted herbs, black truffles, damp earth and black currants intermixed with hints of espresso and spice box. This medium-bodied, velvety textured, lush La Mission should hold nicely for a decade in a cold cellar.

91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (202), August 2012

Aromas of black licoice, mineral and berries follow through to medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Not quite as good as from barrel. Best after 2004. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5830 cases made.

James Suckling, Wine Spectator (31/3/2), March 2002
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91
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003
91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (140), April 2002
89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001
90/93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (128), April 2000
90/94
James Suckling, Wine Spectator
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