1975 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 750ml

The 1975 Chteau La Mission Haut Brion is widely regarded as thewine of the vintagefor the generally tough 1975 Bordeaux year, known for its immense concentration and powerful, tannic structure that has allowed it to age exceptionally well.

The 1975 Chteau La Mission Haut Brion is consistently praised for its remarkable vitality and depth, though some critics note a certain rustic or dry edge to its powerful tannins.

• Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate: Awarded 97 points, Parker describes it as a “timeless wine” with a saturated ruby-black hue, a rich bouquet of dark fruits, cigar ash, and truffles, and an “imposing chassis of rich, chewy tannin”. He once considered it nearly perfect, noting its “extraordinary drinking for another 30-50 years”.
• Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider: Gives 95 points and notes the “impressive” nose of dried stones, sweet tobacco, and dark fruits, with a full, powerful, and chewy palate that finishes dry due to the tannins. He calls it a “brute” that demanded decades of age to become “civilized”.
• John Gilman: Describes a “deep and classic La Mission bouquet” with a blend of cassis, dark berries, saddle leather, and chipotle pepper, and a full-bodied, complex palate with a “rock solid core of fruit”. He suggests it will continue to improve for another five to ten years.
• Vinous: Reviewers mention aromas of redcurrant, plum, and tobacco, and a full-bodied, youthfully tight wine with lively tannins, noting the characteristic dry edge of the 1975 vintage on the finish.

Size:750ml

Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend

Region: Pessac-Leognan, France

Vintage: 1975