It has a rock-solid frame of firm

it concludes with a broad

and desserts with citrus or stone fruit

The wine combines charm and seriousness in an impressive way

and classic French elegance

Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2014, 75cl 3-set It has a rock-solid frameThe 2014 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc has a surprisingly strict bouquet that needed coaxing from the glass, eventually offering scents of Cornice pear, jasmine and honeysuckle. This is very subtle and clearly will need a few years in bottle, just like Laville Haut Brion demanded. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, a cheeky pinch of lemongrass enlivening the senses on the entry, quite a feral La Mission Haut Brion Blanc with the Smillon