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Specifications
Region: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Professional Rating: Jeb Dunnuck; 98
James Suckling; 98
Wine Advocate; 98
Drinking Window: Now- 2028
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Just a spectacular wine in every sense, the 1998 is now fully mature yet still youthful, with a vivid ruby hue and little in the way of any bricking. Offering a kaleidoscope-like nose of red and black currants, scorched earth, truffles, tobacco, lead pencil, and ample crushed stone-like minerality, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, multi-dimensional texture, sweet tannins, and a thrilling finish. It needs about an hour in a decanter, but this is magical juice, and the bottle was emptied in record time. Count yourself lucky if you have bottles and enjoy any time over the coming 20-30 years. (98pts Jeb Dunnuck tasted in 2021.)
Inquiry - Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1998
