Its big sister, the 2013 La Mission Haut-Brion (65% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc) represents 3,000 cases. This very good to excellent 2013 exhibits a deep plum/ruby color as well as notes of subtle barbecue spice, black currants, incense and wet rocks. With good fruit on the attack, medium body and a short finish, it has the potential to be outstanding if it fleshes out. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.- Robert Parker Jr. (08/2014)
Features pomegranate and red currant fruit flavors laced with singed savory and iron notes. A lightly chalky thread on the finish keeps this just on the austere side, though there's touch more length here than in most Pessacs in this vintage. Shy on density. Drink now through 2023. 3,200 cases made. — JM (2016)
Bright ruby-red. Perfumed aromas of floral red berries and spearmint. Refined on the palate, with red berry, mint and mineral elements carrying through to the long, vibrant, but somewhat austere finish. A leaner style of La Mission than usual, but also very refined. If this puts on more flesh it will turn out to be outstanding, but right now it's a little tough, offering no easy sweetness. As with its stablemate Haut-Brion, the percentage of new oak will be cut from the usual 75% to 65% in an attempt to preserve the wine's fruit.- Ian D'Agata (05/2014)
Producer: La Mission Haut Brion
Vintage: 2013
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pessac Leognan
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