Mission Haut Brion 2002

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

Tasted blind at Farr’s 2002 Bordeaux tasting. This has a reserved tertiary nose, lots of autumnal scents: bonfires, brown leaves, sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied, tannic and forthright on the entry, notes of blackberry, raspberry, sandalwood and a touch of spice, leading to a vibrant but foursquare finish that would benefit from a little more length and conviction. Tasted October 2009.

Score: 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 January 2010

Sweet and malty. A bit austere. Youthful. Lots of acidity on the end. A little awkward at this stage.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2020 04 November 2009

Bright ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat and warm stones. Dry, classic and deep, but quite closed today, even a bit youthfully austere. Finishes very long, with substantial dusty tannins and brisk acids. Much more backward today than the Haut-Brion, despite possessing a lower indice de polyphenols totaux (65, compared to 70). But both of these wines really call for at least six or seven years of cellaring. (91+ points)

Score: 91

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2005

This angularly-styled La Mission possesses hard tannin that may or may not dissipate over time. It exhibits a dark ruby color in addition to a sweet perfume of dusty, loamy soil notes interwoven with notions of white flowers, blueberries, black currants, and hints of toasty oak in the background. Medium-bodied and austere, it requires 2-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 12-15.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2020 30 April 2005

Bright aromas of blackberries, cherries, currants and toasted oak follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins. Long and silky. Racy. Best after 2009.

Score: 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2009+ 31 March 2005