1979 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc
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The 1979 Laville Haut-Brion is a good but not a great vintage. There is a little cheesiness on the nose. This ebbs away, and the wine becomes steely and a bit one-dimensional, although there is a pleasant tang of stem ginger. The palate exhibits touches of oxidation. Bottles should be consumed in the near future. Tasted at a white Bordeaux-themed private dinner in London.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Pale gold. Occluded nose – a bit closed. Pretty sharp and tart. Definitely astringent. Slight lack of fruit. Not obviously opulent. Sudden finish. Maybe lots of sulphur?? (JR)
About the producer
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.