1979 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Laville) Blanc
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Score 87/100 · Drink 2018-2022, Neal Martin, Jul 2018
The 1979 Laville Haut-Brion is a good but not a great vintage. There is a little cheesiness on the nose. This ebbs away, and the wine becomes steely and a bit one-dimensional, although there is a pleasant tang of stem ginger. The palate exhibits touches of oxidation. Bottles should be consumed in the near future. Tasted at a white Bordeaux-themed private dinner in London.
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17
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
90
90/100
Jancis Robinson MW
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16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 1995-2015, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2017
Pale gold. Occluded nose – a bit closed. Pretty sharp and tart. Definitely astringent. Slight lack of fruit. Not obviously opulent. Sudden finish. Maybe lots of sulphur?? (JR)
90 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 90/100 · Jancis Robinson MW
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion