1979 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
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Tasting notes
Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Jancis Robinson MW, May 2008
Brick rim and deep crimson. Very rich nose and round and glossy texture with good freshness. Getting a little dusty but there was obviously class here once. Drink up. Second bottle actually corked!
Critic scores
Critic scores
17
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
About the producer

La Mission Haut-Brion
Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion – sister estate of Ch. Haut-Brion and part of the Clarence Dillon stable – is one of the greatest estates in all of Bordeaux. Based in Pessac-Léognan but not officially classified, it produces outstanding red and white wines.