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Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan

The 2008 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine expert Michael Schuster on Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan - an internationally acclaimed red from Bordeaux.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan
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Wine Name
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan

Wine Producer
Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Score
86

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
 Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc

Country
France

Vintage
1979

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Michael Schuster: Mature ruby; a very earthy, beef-extract and farmyardy nose; a bit coarse by comparison with the 1978; nicely balanced at a lower level, with fresh, fairly ripe fruit but not much in the way of tenacity, complexity, or length, and with rather piquant tannins for the amount of fruit; on the way to drying out. Will keep but not improve. Now nowhere near the harmony of the 1981. Drink. 14.5/15?

Details

Wine expert Michael Schuster
Tastings year 2008
Region Bordeaux
AppellationAOC
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