Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Cru Classe 2011

Lobenberg: Im Mund deutlich mehr rotbeerige Noten als der Haut Brion. Rote, tiefe, würzige Walderdbeere und Himbeere, Cranberry dahinter, Sanddorn, dann kommen Lakritz und Teer, Trüffel, Tabak, helle Pralinen und Salz. Kraftvolle und gleichzeitig verspielte Nase. Im Mund beinahe brutal in seiner Intensität. Nun kommen Kirsche und Brombeere dazu, Waldbeere bleibt. Sehr schön salzige, mineralische Länge. Extrem tanninreich, das ganze spicy, fast bissig in seiner Griffigkeit. Leicht exotische Orangenschale dazu. Irgendwie ein großer Wein, wenngleich nicht mein Liebling 95-96

-- Parker: The small production (4,150 cases) of 2011 La Mission-Haut-Brion displays the nobility and complexity of this great terroir. Burning embers, scorched earth, blueberry, black currant, licorice and spice aromas jump from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored wine. With full body (atypical for a 2011), but no hard edges, this opulent, multidimensional, fleshy, rich, stunningly long, well-balanced La Mission is another great achievement in what has been nearly a century of producing remarkable wines from this hallowed vineyard. The long 2011 should be reasonably mature in another 4-6 years, and last for two decades. It will always be a revelation in a vintage that is unlikely to receive a lot of exciting press. The final blend was 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc. 95/100

-- Winespectator: Tightly wound, with a good chalky vibrancy and taut red currant, damson plum and bitter cherry notes that show ample length. Tasted non-blind. 93-96/100