Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion (Futures Pre-sale) 2011

"Tightly wound, with a good chalky vibrancy and taut red currant, damson plum and bitter cherry notes that show ample length.
Barrel Sample: 93-96 Points "

96 Points

Wine Spectator

"The production of the 2011 La Mission-Haut-Brion (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc) was a tiny 4,100 cases, compared to 6,000 cases in 2009 and 5,100 cases in 2010. The 2011 is a big, sexy, smoky, classic La Mission displaying lots of road tar, graphite, barbecue, meats, mulberry, black currant and blueberry notes. It is full-bodied with sweet tannin as well as an expansive, fleshy style. The harvest was late in 2011 despite the fact that this micro-climate is one of the warmest and most precocious in all of Bordeaux since it is essentially in the city of Bordeaux. This brilliant wine, one of the vintage-s superstars, should drink reasonably well in 3-4 years and keep for 25 or more.
Barrel Sample: 93-95 Points"

95 Points

The Wine Advocate

"An impressive wood- and tannin-laden wine, with intense, solid fruit. It’s powerful, very dry and complex.
Barrel Sample: 93-95 Points "

95 Points

Wine Enthusiast

"What a beautiful nose of Cabernet Sauvignon with currants, berries and hints of dark chocolate. Full and super silky with fine tannins and a very firm and long finish. Very long.
Barrel Sample: 94-95 Points"

95 Points

James Suckling

"Bright, dark ruby-red. Enticing aromas of strawberry, blackcurrant and white pepper, with a strong mineral overlay. Dense and rich but also juicy, with pure mineral and dark berry flavors and a delicately peppery element. The finish is pure and long. This La Mission seems almost too open today, but there's plenty of structure to support its fruit and acidity. Another classic vintage for this property.
Barrel Sample: 91-94 Points"

94 Points

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