La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 2014
Standard - 75cl
United Kingdom
- 2014
- 14
- Red
- Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion
- France
- Bordeaux
- Pessac-Leognan
- AOP
- Standard - 75cl
- 2018 – 2032
- 3.5★★★★★★★★★★
The 2014 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion was shockingly good at the blind tasting six years ago. Here, it has a simple nose with red berry fruit, rose petals and dried prune. Missing a bit of freshness and class. The palate is medium-bodied with a muted opening. There's something just a bit forced about this Pessac-Léognan; consequently, the finish is missing some complexity and personality. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
- : 2024 - 2032
- : Neal Martin
- : March 2024
The 2014 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion has a lightness of touch on the nose, very subtle and understated with pretty blackberry, bilberry and cassis scents gently unfolding in the glass, yet never getting too carried away. The palate is medium-bodied with tobacco-tinged black fruit on the entry. This has certainly gained more weight since I tasted it from barrel, exerting more presence in the mouth, although the finish just lacks a little complexity and seems rudimentary when compared to the Grand Vin. Drink now and over the next 6-8 years.
- : 2018 - 2026
- : Neal Martin
- : March 2017