Mission Haut Brion Blanc 2013

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The 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, a blend of 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 76% Semillon, had a surprisingly backward, stoic bouquet that frankly refused to come out to play when I tasted it at the château. The palate is much better and more representative, very well balanced and powerful, with notes of grapefruit and honeysuckle, quite spicy towards the finish, as if making up for the reticence on the nose. This is a La Mission Haut Brion Blanc that I suspect will grow up to be outgoing and maybe even fiery, but it will require several years in bottle to settle down.

Score: 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2028-2050 Date: 28 October 2016

The Le Mission Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 76% Semillon and 24% Sauvignon Blanc picked between 19 September and 1 October. It has a strict bouquet with lime flower and dried quince, the Semillon very expressive and firmly in the driving seat. The palate is well balanced with a pretty, elegant entry. The acidity is nicely judged and even at this early stage the wine flows nicely. The second sample at the end of primeur had a wonderful saline, marine influence on the finish that added another layer of complexity. Congratulations on one of the best wines of the vintage. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 94 - 96 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

A white with a fabulous minerality and citrus character as well as hints of papaya and other tropical fruits. Full body with a wonderful backbone and length. Focused and powerful. Half sauvignon blanc and half sémillon.

Score: 95 - 96 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

Fine lemon yellow, broad dry honey nose, with the depth of 76% Semillon lifted by 24% Sauvignon in a perfectly balanced expression. The Chevalier-Montrachet of the Graves.

Score: 93 Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com Maturity: 2016-2028 Date: 01 April 2014

Gorgeous white peach, jicama and verbena notes glide along, with a racy edge that gains steam through the very bright, pure finish, which is brisk and energetic, showing serious length and mouthwatering minerality. This has a lovely stony backdrop. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Tasted non-blind

Score: 93 - 96 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014