The 2009 La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 750 ml is from the Pessac Leognan region of Bordeaux.
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. - WA, RP (8/2012)
This is forcefully rendered, with dark tar, espresso and chocolate up front, backed by dense layers of fig sauce, currant reduction and smoldering black tea leaves. There's dense flesh and great drive on the finish, which has serious grip. Best from 2016 through 2035. 6,000 cases made. — JM (03/2012)
Bright, deep ruby. Brooding, complex cabernet sauvignon-dominated nose of uncommon depth, offering notes of cassis, cigar box, minerals, cedar and dry herbs. Extremely pure and fresh, with massive but still totally unevolved flavors of blackcurrant, dark plum and minerals. I love this wine's impeccable balance and smooth, tactile finish. A monumental La Mission with outstanding persistence. (ID)- Stephen Tanzer (07/2012)
Producer: La Mission Haut Brion
Vintage: 2009
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pessac Leognan
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