Mission Haut Brion other_regions_italy Mild reduction knocks down the

Mild reduction knocks down the nose but it seems reasonably clear that the underlying fruit is ripe

earth and black cherry

this is at its peak

Stays sweet

Mission Haut Brion other_regions_italy Mild reduction knocks down theThe knockout nose, with all its smoke, hot stone, campfire embers, burnt earth, tobacco, cigar wrapper and roasted, ripe red fruits is a beauty. Full bodied, with good concentration, the tannins are a bit rustic, so the wine lacks the polish of the better vintages, but with decanting, the wine fills out, offering a classic expression of its charms. You can drink now with 1 2 hours of air, else, wait another 5 years.