Andrea described the vintage as better suited for Brunello given the high dry extract and sturdy structure
Aromas of black cherry
The NV Brut Reserve is a gorgeous wine full of Bouey and Pinot Noir character
Tannins are well wrapped in the generous structure and fruits
Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Pavillon de Poyferre Andrea described the vintage asAlthough it emerges from a similar terroir and the same winemaking team, the 2018 Chteau La Mission Haut Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut Brion and has a more concentrated, dense, powerful style that is all potential at this point. Dense purple hued, with lots of crme de cassis, black cherries, smoked meats, lead pencil, graphite, and crushed stone aromatics, it hits the palate with full bodied richness, a concentrated mid palate,