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2016 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen
Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2016 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion is a blend of 36.5% Merlot, 21.5% Cabernet Franc and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon picked from 19 September to 14 October. Matured in 23% new oak, it has a very succinct bouquet with tensile black cherry and pressed flower aromas, subtle at first but soon gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very precise and focused with razor-sharp definition. This is one of the most sophisticated La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion releases that I have tasted from barrel and it bodes well for the future. I expect this will nudge past the 2015 once in bottle. Let's see!
91-93 points
Neal Martin eRobertParker.com #230 (Apr 2017)

Minerals and blueberries with plenty of blackcurrant character. Medium body and silky tannins. Pretty second wine of La Mission.
92-93 points
James Suckling

While this wine has great tannins, it is the fruit that makes it-black currant, blackberry and acidity all come together in great balance. This will age quickly over the next 10 years.
93-95 points
Wine Enthusiast

The 2016 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion is a striking second wine. Medium in body, but certainly not lacking in depth, the 2016 speaks to balance and feel above all else. Gravel and floral notes lead into a core of intense dark red cherry/raspberry fruit, licorice and dried flowers. There is wonderful depth and density here, but also a refreshing sense of grace.
90-93 points
Vinous


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