In Bond Fine Wine. 2008 Château Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru Classé • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (NM). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 94–96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2009
Another property that is harvested very late (September 23-October 17), the 2008 La Mission-Haut-Brion is a powerful, backward effort that is not yet fully expressing itself. A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, it reveals a deep blue/purple hue in addition to sumptuous aromas of melted asphalt, graphite, blueberries, and black currant liqueur. Dense, with high bu…
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 10/05/2009 · Drink 2015-2029
Dark crimson. Lightly fragrant with a hint of tea leaves. Now this is elegant! But it's rather different from old La Missions. Much more polished and suave. Once this puts on weight it should come into better balance. At the moment it's perhaps just a little too light, but is certainly marvellously pure and has a wonderful line along the palate.
Robert Parker (RP) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 03/05/2011
This glorious offering possesses sweet tobacco leaf, black currant, mocha, white chocolate, scorched earth and burning ember-like characteristics. Full-bodied, stunningly rich and exceptionally well-endowed, this blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc demands 2-3 years of additional bottle age. It should age gracefully for 35-40 years.