1981 CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1981

Pessac Leognan

Graves - Cru Classé

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90-94 / 100

Very good

1981 CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1981

Pessac Leognan

Graves - Cru Classé

Condition Good

Stock : 0 bottle

245,00 € tax incl. 204,17 € tax excl.

Label Slightly damaged

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235,00 € tax incl. 195,83 € tax excl.

Level Top-shoulder ( - )

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230,00 € tax incl. 191,67 € tax excl.

Cap Slightly damaged

Level Mid-shoulder

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210,00 € tax incl. 175,00 € tax excl.

Avis d'expert

90 / 100

Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate

(1998)
No doubt this vintage of La Mission-Haut-Brion was probably overlooked once the highly publicized 1982 vintage was conceived, but this wine has always been, in my opinion, one of the stars of the vintage. It showed extremely well with a big, rich, berry, smoky-scented bouquet, medium-bodied, alcoholic, deep flavors, huge fruit, and a long finish. It has shed much tannin, and seems to be nearing its plateau of maturity, where I would expect it to last for 10-15 years.

4 / 5

Michael Broadbent

87 / 100

Wine Spectator

(11-1991)
Seems soft and slightly closed now, but has good fruit. Medium ruby-red in color, with aromas of milk chocolate and spice. Medium-bodied, with medium-full tannins and plenty of earthy vanilla and chocolate flavors.

90 / 100

Franck Dubourdieu

(9-2007)

Features Château informations

Features

Vintage	1981
Rating	90-94
Classification	Graves - Cru Classé
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Pessac Leognan
Colour	Red
Volume	0.75 l
Price	From 200 € to 300 €
Château	Mission Haut Brion
Country	France

Château informations

Mission Haut Brion

The Château La Mission Haut-Brion, is a vineyard located in Talence in Gironde. Located in AOC Pessac-Léognan, it is classified Grand Cru in the classification of wines of Graves. The estate was bought in 1983 by the Dillon family, owner of Haut Brion. It is undoubtedly this propensity to give everything at once that distinguishes the wines of La Mission Haut-Brion and seduces many tasters. It is also the exacerbated expression of the soil of Graves of Pessac. In the course of its breeding and getting older, the Mission Haut-Brion is always generous, it is committed totally permanently. The hedonistic side of the Mission Haut-Brion and the permanence of these qualities are features that make it very attractive. La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion is the second wine of the domain. The greatest vintages: 2000, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1982, 1981, 1979, 1978, 1975, 1964, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1952, 1950, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1945, 1929.