12 bottles per lot
细节
Château La Mission-Haut-Brion--Vintage 2005
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
In original wooden six-bottle cases
Tasting note: 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-Brions 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, blackcurrants, 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. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176 Apr 2008
12 bottles per lot
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
In original wooden six-bottle cases
Tasting note: 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-Brions 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, blackcurrants, 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. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176 Apr 2008
12 bottles per lot
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