Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2017 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)Composed of 56% Merlot, 4. 4% Cabernet Franc and 39. 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet purple colored 2017 La Mission Haut Brion is a little reticent on the nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of crushed blackcurrants, Black Forest cake and Morello cherries with suggestions of cigar box, pencil shavings, charcoal and fertile loam. Medium bodied, the palate has fantastic intensity with loads of mineral layers and a rock solid line of

cedar and a touch of mint

In many ways it is the complete opposite of the power of the Clos de la Roche: this is more the ballerina style of Burgundy

The robe is very pale gold colour with light reflections

rich and just so meticulously crafted

if not the structure or backbone commonly found is very top vintages

the 2015 Canon is boldly fruited with blackberry preserves

This is just a brilliant forerunner to the 2015 and it should represent great value

The palate is quite rounded on the entry and the new oak is more evident here

the grand cru quality stands out

predominantly Grenache

there is good freshness and ample verve to the exceptionally rich

The Pape Clement 2017 Blanc has loads of exotic fruit—pineapple