Chapelle de la Mission (2nd wine of Mission Haut Brion) 2014

Pessac-Leognan, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

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.

Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2026 Date: 31 March 2017

The La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion 2014 is a blend of 45% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a tightly wound bouquet at first with blackcurrant and hints of orange blossom lending a prettiness. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, a nice underbelly of classicism (emanating partly from the 8% vin de presse) underneath a veneer of ripe black fruit, easing down to a supple, 'fruity' finish. Fine, though there is a chasm between deuxième and Grand Vins this year.

Score: 88 - 90 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2027 Date: 01 April 2015

Currant and flower aromas galore. Very aromatic. Full-bodied yet tight and dense on the palate. A solid core of fruit and savory acidity. Very long and pretty. Drink in 2021.

Score: 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 13 February 2017

A wine with dark berry and currant character that is juicy and rich. Full-bodied, round, velvety and savory. Second wine of La Mission.

Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 27 March 2015

Spicy peppery nose followed by leafy Cabernet notes. Tightly wound.

Score: 89 - 91 Albany Vintners, - Date: 24 April 2015

Mid crimson and medium weight. Solid bright fruit with some fine, well-managed tannins but very much a second wine. Chewy finish and altogether a bit lightweight and lacking any opulence.

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2028 Date: 21 April 2015

Bright red plum, pomegranate, spices, graphite and smoke emerge from the 2014 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion, a bold, intense wine loaded with class and pedigree. Rich, ample and broad on the palate, the 2014 delivers tons of intensity, especially at this level. A final burst of expressive red fruit, iron and smoke punctuates a super-expressive finish buffered by veins of acidity and minerality that confer freshness. The higher than usual percentage of Cabernet Franc adds to the wine's aromatic intrigue. This is a superb second wine. The blend is 45% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon

Score: 90 - 93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2015

Vibrant blueberry and pastille notes form the core, with good energy from the savory and tobacco accents. Has a lightly chewy edge through the finish, giving this a grippy feel. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2015