J.J. Buckley this morning…
**2005 La Mission Haut Brion - On Sale
2005 La Mission Haut Brion 750ml - $398.99 (reg. price $699.99)
“…this is a profound La Mission Haut Brion” - Robert Parker, April 2006
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion made a terrific wine in 2005. Both the Wine Spectator and Parker rated it 97 points. Today we have a few cases in stock and on sale.
From a blend of 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc, only 5,500 cases were produced. It will cellar for at least 25 years. Enjoy!
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2005 La Mission Haut Brion 750ml - $398.99 (reg. price $699.99)
Wine Advocate, Apr 2008, 97 points: “There are slightly more than 5,000 cases of the 2005 La Mission-Haut-Brion, a blend of 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of Cabernet Franc. While there is little difference between La Mission and Haut-Brion’s terroirs (their vineyards are only separated by a two-lane road), La Mission possesses more fat, texture, and intensity. An enormously endowed wine with huge tannin and structure, the 2005 offers a quintessential Graves bouquet of burning embers, charcoal, blackberries, truffles, black currants, and a meaty character. Reminiscent of the 1989, with more structure as well as a longer window of drinkability, the 2005 may be a modern day, improved version of a vintage such as 1955, which was well-endowed, very tannic, and took a long time to come around. While fabulously full-bodied and unctuous, the 2005 will not provide much charm in its youth. It needs 8-10 years of cellaring, and should age effortlessly for 30-40 years.”
Wine Spectator, Mar 2008, 97 points: “The Indian spices and blackberry on the nose are so enticing and inspiring, leading to a full-bodied palate, with very polished tannins that caress. Goes on and on as this builds on the palate, with a mineral and berry aftertaste. For long-term aging. Best after 2015. 5,665 cases made. –JS”
JJ Buckley, Apr 2006: “69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Purple with blue hues on the rim. Fresh red fruit and mint on the nose. Fruit comes up over tannic notes of oak and leather. Some white pepper and sweet spice with hints of tar. Huge juicy tannins on palate. Bright red rasberry.”**