La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2015

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Composed of 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium garnet-purple colored 2015 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion opens with an earthy nose of mossy bark, fragrant soil and fallen leaves over a core of red and black currants, bay leaves and menthol plus a waft of violets. Medium to full-bodied, it has compelling restraint and elegance with soft tannins and great freshness, finishing on a mineral note. Possessing the spirit and many of the signature hallmarks of its big brother, this second wine of La Mission Haut-Brion is certainly nothing to sneeze at!

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity, elegant and full. It reveals notes of blackberry, cherry and slight notes of cassis associated with fine notes of Zan, fine toasted notes as well as very slight / discreet notes of violet. The palate is fruity, racy, relatively fat and offers minerality and crunchy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of red fruit (berries, cherries) and blackberry combined with a touch of cassis, raspberry and slight woody notes. Tannins are fine, structuring and a bit firm. Good length.

Falstaff

Wine Enthusiast

This is a rich wine with generous tannins and, more importantly, generous black fruits. It has a soft texture, the tannins fine and well integrated into the juiciness. It will be a delicious, fruity wine. Drink from 2022.