while the medium to full-bodied palate is soft and silky

and Château Margaux demonstrates its unique ability to combine intensity

backed up by a racy backbone and finishing long and steely

the second week of March

The wine has been very consistent in the last few vintages

Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2009, 75cl Nyhed while the medium to full-bodiedThe deep garnet colored 2009 La Mission Haut Brion absolutely sings of warm red and black currants, chocolate covered cherries, liquid licorice, sassafras and espresso with hints of lilacs, pencil shavings and truffles. Full bodied, rich, bold and oh so decadent in the mouth, the palate is completely packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by wonderfully velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing epically long. Wow!