Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2006

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau La Mission Haut Brion
Millésime	2006
Pays	France
Région	Bordeaux, Graves
Raisin	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Sale
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (95)

One of the vintage's top wines is the 2006 La Mission-Haut-Brion. From bottle, it reminds me of the 1998, given its structure and backward style. Dense ruby/purple-colored, it possesses a boatload of tannin, but with coaxing, tobacco leaf, sweet black currant, burning ember, and blue fruit characteristics emerge. While thick and full-bodied, the tannins seem more elevated than I remember from barrel. It is going to be a beauty, but like many of the top 2006s, considerable patience is required. Only 55% of the production made it into the grand vin as Jean-Philippe Delmas made a severe selection. The final blend was 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2006 has one of the highest natural alcohols ever achieved at La Mission, averaging around 14.3%, which is astonishingly high for a Graves.

Winespectator (97)

The Indian spices and blackberry on the nose are so enticing and inspiring, leading to a full-bodied palate, with very polished tannins that caress. Goes on and on as this builds on the palate, with a mineral and berry aftertaste. For long-term aging.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.

BOW (8.75)