2013 Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion
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The 2013 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion has quite an austere nose. It would have benefitted from more fruit that was denied in this season. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening. With black pastilles and a touch of white pepper, it lacks personality and complexity on the second half. Not bad, though, for a Deuxième Vin. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.
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Black-crimson shading to a watery rim. Very light fruit and no intensity. Pretty drying finish and not much in the middle. (JR)
Tasted blind. Mid garnet. Sweet oak spice on the nose. Gently fragrant dark fruit. Fine texture, fresh and elegant. (JH)
The 2013 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 52% Merlot, 12.5% Cabernet Franc and 35.5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a reticent bouquet at first with blackberry, blood orange and touches of spice. The palate is medium-bodied with a surprising grip in the mouth, moderate weight, a little austerity to contend with at the beginning, seguing into a rather foursquare but still attractive "classic" finish. You could drink this now, but it will continue to drink well over the next decade.
About the producer
Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion – sister estate of Ch. Haut-Brion and part of the Clarence Dillon stable – is one of the greatest estates in all of Bordeaux. Based in Pessac-Léognan but not officially classified, it produces outstanding red and white wines.