Wine Advocate Neil Martin 2016 (97-99 Punkte)
„…The 2015 La Mission Haut Brion is a blend of 58% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7%
Cabernet Franc that was picked between 9 September and 1 October. Matured in 78% new oak, it has an incredibly pure bouquet
with intense blueberry, blackberry, iodine and cold stone aromas that soar from the glass. There is nothing holding back here - a La
Mission with real exuberance. The palate is medium-bodied with
incredible intensity in the mouth, but without any leaden weight. It is a
startling La Mission Haut-Brion to behold at this early stage. It is one of
those wines where as a professional critic, I had to adopt a poker face
to hide the untrammeled joy this nascent wine imparts. Complete and
profound, the 2015 will rank as one of the great modern-day classics
from this grand estate, another to add to that long list of magical La
Missions“
René Gabriel 2016 (19 Punkte)
„…58 % Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-
Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Berauschendes Bouquet, viel Maulbeeren und Cassis,
zeigt dabei viel tiefgründige Würze, Lakritze, dunkle Edelhölzer, Havanna-Tabak, Teer und schwarze
Trüffelanklänge. Massiver, konzentrierter Gaumen, alles liegt im schwarzbeerigen Bereich, die Tannine
sind genau auf dem Punkt und auch die Früchte sind weder- unter- noch überreif. Also ein sehr
präziser, langer Mission mit Neigung zur Klassik. Was denn auch sein Potential unterstreicht und den
Effekt, dass es kein Frühcharmeur wird. Erste Genussreife ist da wohl erst in etwa 15 Jahren“
James Suckling 2016 (100 Punkte)
„…The purity in this wine is really
mindblowing. So perfect. Licorice. Stone. Blackberry,
blueberry. Full body. The power is amazing. But then it
finishes etheral and so agile and beautiful. I am lost for
words. This will rank with the best ever from here including
1975 and 1929. 58% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, and
cabernet franc“
Antonio Galloni 2016 (94-97 Punkte)
„…In 2015, La Mission Haut-Brion is
translucent and deeply expressive to the core. Remarkably polished
for such a young wine, the 2015 also handles its 15% alcohol with grace. Smoke, graphite, tar, leather and incense, the 2015
exudes intensity allied to freshness, a combination that makes it virtually irresistible in my book. The 2015 is also remarkably
nuanced for such a big wine, but it has tremendous persistence in all directions. Scents of rose petal, mint, red cherry and
pomegranate meld into the voluptuous finish.“
Decanter 2016 (96 Punkte)
“…Taut and tense from the off: coffee, smoky almond and pulsing with vibrancy and
energy. Reservations over the high alcohol at 15.1%abv but 3.74pH means you barely feel it. Such beautiful
tannic grip and sense of forward motion, showing great ageing potential. Beautiful length of damson and
loganberry fruits and fragrant heather and garden herbs. Lovely texture, structured and tannic hold. 78% new
oak”