2002 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pack:1 btl the vineyard sits at the

the vineyard sits at the base of Sulfur Creek on the southwest outskirts of St

the same touch of dark chocolate is in evidence

Fresh blackcurrants

Overlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac

the Cimarossa “red hilltop” Vineyard flourishes in its native and natural setting

2002 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pack:1 btl the vineyard sits at theWinemaker Notes The freshness of color, a rather dense purple makes one think of a year both vigorous and full flavoured. In the mouth the structure of the wine reveals itself at once. The ripe tannins are immediately noticeable quickly giving way to sensations of smooth full flavour. This is a well balanced wine within a rather rigid framework. The wood is present though not in excess. Progressively the delicate and silky richness emerges but without