1996 Mission Haut-Brion La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

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Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · Drink 2003-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2011

45% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.7% Petit Verdot. Mid ruby with lots of rust at the rim. Very mellow nose, even losing a bit of force. Just a slightly rusty edge and no tannins left at all. Starting to dry out and fairly light but with the imprint of warm bricks still, if fading. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
14
14/20

Jancis Robinson MW

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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14.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2000-2007, Jancis Robinson MW, Sep 2006

Very mature rim with ruby middle. Light, absolutely classic nose. Ready with only the faintest tannic hint. Rather short. (second wine) (JR)

Robert Parker
Robert Parker

Readers interested in Chapelle-Haut-Brion, should note that the 1996 merits a rating in the mid-eighties. Medium-bodied and evolved, it is ideal for drinking over the next 5-7 years. Apr 1999, www.robertparker.com

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Château La Mission Haut-Brion
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Red

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