12 bottles per lot
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Château La Mission-Haut-Brion--Vintage 2000
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: Great future predicted in 2001. Most recently: very deep, plummy-coloured, rich legs; tight and peppery at first, than earthy, mocha, developing caramel-like sweetness; on the palate, good fruit, full-flavoured, whiff of volatile acidity, good grip, masked tannin. Last tasted June 2004 ***(**) 2010 - 2020. M.B.
The 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion is certainly one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage. Its performance was off-the-charts in two separate tastings for this report. Deep blue/purple, with a nose of créme de cassis, floral scents, graphite, and subtle smoke, the wine is pure, deep, sumptuously textured, full-bodied, powerful (although certainly not at the power level of the amazing 2009). This wine certainly transcends its 13 natural alcohol and has the same level of concentration found in such great vintages of La Mission Haut-Brion as 1989, 1982, 1975, and of course, more recent efforts such as 2005, 2008, and 2009. Still young but beginning to display some secondary nuances, the wine has enormous layers of depth as well as an unctuous texture. Even though it is still quite youthful, I believe it will hit its prime in another 3-4 years and last 50 or more. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010
12 bottles per lot
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: Great future predicted in 2001. Most recently: very deep, plummy-coloured, rich legs; tight and peppery at first, than earthy, mocha, developing caramel-like sweetness; on the palate, good fruit, full-flavoured, whiff of volatile acidity, good grip, masked tannin. Last tasted June 2004 ***(**) 2010 - 2020. M.B.
The 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion is certainly one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage. Its performance was off-the-charts in two separate tastings for this report. Deep blue/purple, with a nose of créme de cassis, floral scents, graphite, and subtle smoke, the wine is pure, deep, sumptuously textured, full-bodied, powerful (although certainly not at the power level of the amazing 2009). This wine certainly transcends its 13 natural alcohol and has the same level of concentration found in such great vintages of La Mission Haut-Brion as 1989, 1982, 1975, and of course, more recent efforts such as 2005, 2008, and 2009. Still young but beginning to display some secondary nuances, the wine has enormous layers of depth as well as an unctuous texture. Even though it is still quite youthful, I believe it will hit its prime in another 3-4 years and last 50 or more. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010
12 bottles per lot
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