Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 2004
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2004
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau La Mission Haut-Brion
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionPessac-Leognan
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13
- LWIN10131792004
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2004 La Mission Haut-Brion has a lovely nose with blackberry, scorched earth, sage and light truffle scents, with a touch of antique mahogany bureau. There's fine delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with "thick" tannins that exert a fine grip. The 2004 is spicy with black pepper and light truffle notes. There's just a little austerity on the finish, but it complements this La Mission rather than detracts. Very fine, though much more austere than the Haut-Brion.
- Drinking Window: 2024 - 2048
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: June 2024
While La Mission Haut-Brion’s 2004 is not one of this estate’s top successes, it is an outstanding wine, no doubt because of this extraordinary terroir. Deep ruby/purple with notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with black cherries, cassis, and a hint of scorched earth, medium body, sweet tannin, and a good, but uninspiring finish, this attractive, mid-weight La Mission should age nicely for 15 or more years.
- Drinking Window: 2007 - 2022
- Reviewer Name: Robert Parker
- Review Date: June 2007