The red wine Château La Mission Haut-Brion, vintage 1961 from the winery Château La Mission Haut-Brion has been rated in 2018 by Peter Moser with 100 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot from the region Pessac-Léognan in France.
Strong crimson garnet, broad ochre rim, orange reflections. Fine hints of chocolate, underlaid with a touch of ethereal, ripe blackberry, black truffle, discreet herbal note. On the palate pronounced fruit and complex, shows a very good freshness, mineral and lemony, pleasant chocolate note on the finish, fine mineral nuances, still has length and further ageing potential.
More about the tastingDeep carmine garnet, broad ochre rim, orange reflections. Chocolatey nuances, in the background an ethereal, ripe blackberry note, black truffles, subtle herbal note. Fruity and complex, shows very good freshness on the palate, mineral and lemony, pleasant chocolate note in the finish, still has further ageing potential.
More about the tastingMedium carmine garnet, broad ochre rim. Delicate balsamic notes on the nose, a hint of dried mushrooms, tobacco spice, underlaid with dark berry confit, mineral touch. Shows good complexity on the palate, chocolaty texture, has a firm tannin reserve, mineral and good persistence, shows a delicately smoky peat note on the finish that would do credit to many a single malt whisky. (2011/trinken/+10)
More about the tastingOctober 1998: Medium carmine garnet, ochre undertone, delicate hints of cocoa and undergrowth on the nose, finely underlaid with plums and blueberries, somewhat leathery on the palate, somewhat grainy tannins, firm texture, remains well adherent, some black tea on the finish, plenty of alcohol, very successful.
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