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La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2009  - First Bottle

Reviews

100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
The 2009 was not part of this vertical tasting, so I am repeating the tasting note published in issue #199 of The Wine Advocate from a tasting done in January, 2012. A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2009 La Mission-Haut-Brion stood out as one of the most exceptional young wines I had ever tasted from barrel, and its greatness has been confirmed in the bottle. A remarkable effort from the Dillon family, this is another large-scaled La Mission that tips the scales at 15% alcohol. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (47% of each) and the rest Cabernet Franc, it exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a magnificent bouquet of truffles, scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, subtle smoke and spring flowers. The wine?s remarkable concentration offers up an unctuous/viscous texture, a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, sweet, sumptuous, nearly over-the-top flavors and massive density. Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime La Mission-Haut-Brion, the 2009 will take its place alongside the many great wines made here since the early 1920s. The good news is that there are nearly 6,000 cases of the 2009. It should last for 50-75+ years. Given the wine?s unctuosity and sweetness of the tannin, I would have no problem drinking it in about 5-6 years. The final blend was 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc.

Technical Details

  • Blend47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc
  • CountryFrance
  • RegionBordeaux
  • AppellationPessac Leognan

La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2009

Cabernet Blends  |  France
WA100, JS98, VN97+, WE97, WS96

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About the Producer

In 1682, the Lazarist Fathers, a community founded by Saint Vincent de Paul, received the estate as a legacy from Madame Olive de Lestonnac. The monks worked hard for over a century to restore the estate to its former glory. Subsequent owners ? a series of illustrious families ? followed their example, up to and including the purchase by Domaine Clarence Dillon in 1983. Exceptional red and white wines from La Mission Haut-Brion are still marked by the magic of the Chateau's unique history.