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Chapelle de la Mission (2nd wine of Mission Haut Brion) 2011

Pessac-Leognan, Second wine

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The 2011 La Chapelle de La Mission reveals abundant quantities of round, generous, black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of gravel and earth, sweet tannin, decent but unobtrusive acidity, and a nicely textured, lush mouthfeel. It is perfect for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2029 01 April 2014

The second wine is also a great success, revealing much of the character of its bigger brother, although not the weight or richness. The open-knit, plush, opulent, fresh, lively 2011 La Chapelle de la Mission is ideal for drinking in its first 10-15 years of life. I can-t say enough good things about the job Jean-Philippe Delmas has done after taking over for his well-known father at La Mission-Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion. As long-time readers know, I am an addict for both of these wines.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027 27 April 2012

The La Chapelle de la Mission is a blend of 68.7% Merlot, 11.7% Cabernet Franc and 19.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, representing 47% of the crop. It has a light talcum nose, the Merlot expressive as one would expect given the blend, nicely defined but a little pinched. The palate is medium-bodied with angular tannins on the entry. It is a little disjointed at the moment, but there is a decent weight of earthy fruit and a terse citric finish. Fine. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 87 - 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

68.7% Merlot, 11.7% Cabernet Franc, 19.6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, bright glowing crimson. Fragrant cherry fruit. White pepper and a touch dusty. Generous cherry fruit and marked freshness. Tender, melted tannins. Lovely scent on the mid palate and fragrant lingering fresh finish. Great freshness and the is there fruit to balance. (JH) 13.7%

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2026 18 April 2012

Floral summer fruits, clarity and purity. Quite vigourous, it needs time to soften.

Score: 16 - 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2016-2025 16 April 2012

Tight, with hints of mesquite and tar, showing good racy tobacco leaf and cassis notes. Tasted non-blind

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012