La Mission Haut Brion 1993

Very attractive, positively seductive nose, with ripe, rounded black fruit and lots of coffeeish oak. There’s a hint of minerality too. On the palate this is fresh and has good fruit, with a keen, juicy character and a nice supporting structure. Doesn’t sing, but pleasurable.

Another superb wine in an off year, the 1993 La Mission Haut Brion shows a deep plum/ruby color and a sweet nose of black fruits intermixed with charcoal and mineral. The wine is medium-bodied, with ripe tannin and elegant, concentrated richness that persists on the palate. This wine is coming into full maturity and should last for at least 10-12 years. This is undoubtedly the sleeper of the vintage.