12 bottles per lot
Details
Château La Mission-Haut-Brion--Vintage 1988
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
Some creased labels, otherwise excellent appearance. Berry Bros. slip labels. Levels into neck
Tasting note: A very concentrated, sweet, yet at the same time well-delineated 1988 that has a dark plum/garnet colour with some lightening at the edge, this rather muscular, earthy wine shows notes of creosote, scorched earth, deep, sweet black cherries, coffee, and a hint of chocolate. It is a chewy, dense wine that will never be the most harmonious La Mission, but it is mouth-filling and substantial. Anticipated maturity: Now-2014. Last tasted, 9/02. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 4th Edn. Jan 2003
12 bottles per lot
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
Some creased labels, otherwise excellent appearance. Berry Bros. slip labels. Levels into neck
Tasting note: A very concentrated, sweet, yet at the same time well-delineated 1988 that has a dark plum/garnet colour with some lightening at the edge, this rather muscular, earthy wine shows notes of creosote, scorched earth, deep, sweet black cherries, coffee, and a hint of chocolate. It is a chewy, dense wine that will never be the most harmonious La Mission, but it is mouth-filling and substantial. Anticipated maturity: Now-2014. Last tasted, 9/02. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 4th Edn. Jan 2003
12 bottles per lot
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