Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan

Wine currently held in Bordeaux, estimated arrival in the US mid 2013. Available in both 6 and 12 bottle original wooden cases. Serena Sutcliffe, MW: "Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 37%, Cabernet Franc 1%. The nose is quite tight and concentrated at the moment with fascinating aromas of smoked black berries. Glorious opulence on the palate – like blackberry jam. Vanilla pod and great length. Huge and plummy with lovely, fresh acidity which totally disguises the alcohol." 04/11 Jamie Ritchie: "Big, powerful, dense and concentrated. Big blackberry fruit. Very dense and opulent, balanced by good acidity and plenty of tannin. Top class and intense. Great power and length. Truly classy and a long term keeper. Excellent." 04/11