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Chapelle de la Mission (2nd wine of Mission Haut Brion) 2008
Pessac-Leognan, Second wine
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Another stunning effort that performs even better out of bottle than it did from barrel, the 2008 La Chapelle de la Mission is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of scorched earth, blueberries and black currants, a juicy, savory, broad mouthfeel and powerful flavors are velvety as well as opulent. Enjoy this 2008 over the next 12-15 years. Score: 91 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2026 03 May 2011 |
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The second wine now incorporates virtually everything that was in the Latour-Haut-Brion vineyard. The 2008 La Chapelle de la Mission exhibits spicy, earthy, forest floor-like notes intermixed with red currants and black fruits. It is a fresh, elegant, medium-bodied offering to enjoy during its first 10-12 years of life. Score: 87 - 88 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009 - 2021 30 April 2009 |
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Offers currant and plum on the nose, with hints of young sweet tobacco. Medium- to full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Medium finish. Score: 88 - 91 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2009 |
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39% Merlot, 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Second wine. Deep, slightly dull crimson. Very ripe and sweet - Merlot influence surely? Quite light and fresh and delicate, even a little skinny. Very light finish and not that much tannin. Really pretty soft. Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-18 01 April 2009 |
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A blend of 39% Merlot, 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. The bouquet is fleshier with more fruit intensity than the Clarence Haut-Brion: blackberry, boysenberry, a hint of green pepper (not too much) and good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, austere on the entry but with some decent fruit in the middle. There is a slight dustiness to the tannins, chalky texture towards the finish, but there is sufficient fruit here to balance it out in the long-term. Tasted April 2009. Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2009 |
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