2006 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Laville) Blanc
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Score 95/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2016
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98
98/100
Robert Parker
19
19/20
Jancis Robinson MW
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17.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2013-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2013
Lemon and wax. Very tight but full bodied. Tense. Lots of acidity. (JR)
14 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14/20 · Drink 2008-2010, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2010
Deepish straw. Mouldy, hamster cages smell. Quite a bit of weight but not enough life and freshness. Seems tired. Lacks zip. (JR)
98 points
Robert Parker
Score 98/100 · Drink 2019-2049, Robert Parker, Feb 2009
An absolutely staggering vintage for this historic and tiny estate, this 2006 has a huge nose of tropical fruit, including pineapple, as well as a liqueur of minerality, with quince, white citrus, and a hint of subtle toast. Full-bodied, with huge concentration, an almost flinty mouthfeel, zesty acidity, and a monster finish, this is a prodigious Laville Haut-Brion that needs about 10 years of cellaring and should last 30 or more years.
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion