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$969.95
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RP 100
IWC 97
WS 96
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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100 points Robert Parker: "Both La Mission-Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion hit home runs in this vintage, which did not produce as many profound wines as the Bordeaux publicity machine suggested. 1989, the 200th anniversary of the French revolution, was an incredibly hot year (surpassed only by 1990 and 2003). Even from barrel the seamless 1989 La Mission revealed a special elixir aspect, tasting like it had been designed by Chanel. It still possesses a blue/purple color with only a hint of garnet creeping in, and the explosive aromatics offer up notes of licorice, creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur, smoky barbecue meats, truffles and graphite. If that’s not enough to get one salivating, the palate has never disappointed either. Full-bodied with extraordinary opulence as well as sweet, well-integrated, velvety tannins, this fresh, lively, blockbuster La Mission appears to be one of those rare wines that never goes through a closed, unfriendly stage. It has been a compelling, multidimensional effort from barrel, in its infancy, and as it heads into late adolescence. A remarkable tour de force in winemaking, it is one of the all-time profound La Mission-Haut-Brions. Anticipated maturity: now-2050. (Aug 2012)"
97 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Medium red with some amber at the rim. Knockout nose combines tobacco, warm stones, minerals, menthol and burning woodsmoke. Wonderfully dense, silky and sweet, but there superb underlying acidity and tannic structure to buttress the wine flesh. Haut-Brion is widely considered to be the wine of the vintage, but in my experience La Mission is at the same exalted quality level. Drink 2005 to 2030. (Jul/Aug 2002)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "What a nose of pressed flowers and full-throttle dried fruits. Full-bodied, with intense and very ripe fruit that has undertones of dried fruit, raisin and grilled meat. Chewy and decadent, almost rustic, offering so much richness and decadence. So much to give still, but why wait? Drink now. -'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective. (2009)"
20/20 points Decanter: "Dense, round, sweet flavours and aromas, which are seductive, signalling a great wine. This is the classic definition of La Mission: mineral, fruity and velvety, yet harmonious and balanced. Drink: 2011-2020. (Sep 2011)"
5 stars (potential), Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion.
19.5-20 points The World of Fine Wine: "Wow, what a sexy beast! A huge, mouth-filling wine, but again, it manages to be supremely elegant at the same time. Rich cassis fruit and big, velvety tannins are the defining attributes on the palate, along with an endless, hauntingly good finish. And here's the really crazy thing: These impressions were formed on the basis of a slightly corked bottle! That's how good this wine is. (Issue #32; 2011)"
18.5/20 points Clive Coates (The Wines of Bordeaux): "Medium-full, mature colour. Quite unlike Haut-Brion but very lovely, composed, cool, classy nose. Real balance and complexity. Backward, full, rich and very lovely. Still needs time. Splendidly classy finish. Drink: now-2018. (2004)"
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$179.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Purchased directly from the cellar. Great mature Burgundy at incredible pricing.
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$64.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Purchased directly from the cellar. Great mature Burgundy at incredible pricing.
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$99.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Purchased directly from the cellar. Great mature Burgundy at incredible pricing.
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$39.95
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Germany
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As well as being one of our favorite producers in the Rheingau, Schloss Schönborn has successfully developed a position among the leading estates in Germany and abroad. In excellent, high-acid vintages, the domaine, which has actively produced wine since the 14th century (600 plus years!), holds back a portion of their bottlings. These bottles are stored in pristine, ancient caves at the winery until they are deemed ready for release.
Caramel in color, this breathtaking Auslese looks more like a Scotch when poured than a Riesling. So much fresh and dried apricot and smoky petrol on the nose lead to an amazingly bright and lively wine on the palate with outstanding balance.
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