Description
Robert Parker: The 2009 was not part of this vertical tasting, so I
am repeating the tasting note published in issue #199 of The Wine
Advocate from a tasting done in January, 2012.
A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2009 La
Mission-Haut-Brion stood out as one of the most exceptional young
wines I had ever tasted from barrel, and its greatness has been
confirmed in the bottle. A remarkable effort from the Dillon
family, this is another large-scaled La Mission that tips the
scales at 15% alcohol. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot (47% of each) and the rest Cabernet Franc, it exhibits
an opaque purple color as well as a magnificent bouquet of
truffles, scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, subtle
smoke and spring flowers. The wine's remarkable concentration
offers up an unctuous/viscous texture, a skyscraper-like mouthfeel,
sweet, sumptuous, nearly over-the-top flavors and massive density.
Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime La Mission-Haut-Brion, the 2009 will
take its place alongside the many great wines made here since the
early 1920s. The good news is that there are nearly 6,000 cases of
the 2009. It should last for 50-75+ years. Given the wine's
unctuosity and sweetness of the tannin, I would have no problem
drinking it in about 5-6 years. The final blend was 47% Merlot, 47%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 2009
- Producer: Chateau La Mission Haut Brion
- Region: Bordeaux / Pessac-Leognan, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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