La Mission Haut Brion - Graves 1975

La Mission Haut Brion - Graves 1975The color is a dark garnet with just a touch of lightening at the rim. Notes of camphor, wood charcoal, black fruits, plums, cedar, damp earth, truffles, asphalt and smoke result in a fabulous set of aromatics that are nothing short of compelling. Based on the aromatics alone, this offering would merit a perfect score, but some of the nasty tannins in this vintage are beginning to make their presence known on the palate.

cool and airy nose combines notes of spice with those of various floral nuances and dark cherry liqueur

Asian spices and smoky minerals

floral and stone elements that confer serious depth onto the red

an aroma of pen ink

robust and unyielding

The striking aromatics are followed by a full-bodied

but with pristine harmony and equilibrium

I would further note that the 2017 is a relatively elegant example and

the '93 can be a real stunner

The 1996 Syrah Eisele Vineyard (350 cases) is a full-bodied

An absolutely compelling wine

intensity and tension