2015 Château La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Léognan Cru Classé

Rose petals, sandalwood and currants with some plums and fruit tea. Full-bodied, tight and focused. Incredibly straight and minerally. Toned muscles here. Tannic. Traditional and unwavering. Try in 2024.~100 James Suckling

With a depth of color from the rim to the center of the glass, this is all about the incredibly ripe, dark red fruits, soft, but strong tannins and the layers of fruit that seem to start and have a hard time stopping. The finish hangs in there for over 40 seconds! The wine is rich, full bodied and concentrated, yet it's elegant, powerful and graceful. Everything is in balance and harmony here. This will easily age for 3, 4, 5 or 6 decades. ~99 The Wine Cellar Insider

~98 The Wine Independent

The 2015 La Mission Haut Brion is a blend of 58% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 9 September and 1 October. Matured in 78% new oak, it has an incredibly pure bouquet with intense blueberry, blackberry, iodine and cold stone aromas that soar from the glass. There is nothing holding back here - a La Mission with real exuberance. The palate is medium-bodied with incredible intensity in the mouth, but without any leaden weight. It is a startling La Mission Haut-Brion to behold at this early stage. It is one of those wines where as a professional critic, I had to adopt a poker face to hide the untrammeled joy this nascent wine imparts. Complete and profound, the 2015 will rank as one of the great modern-day classics from this grand estate, another to add to that long list of magical La Missions. ~98 Wine Advocate

Initially quite closed, the nose is deep and dark. Smoky and laiden with dark fruit. Plenty of concentration and a beautiful minerality. At this stage the palate is a touch inexpressive but is very fine and pure, with impeccable balance. Although there is a touch of outlying alcohol on the finish here, I suspect that will resolve in time. Wonderful length and beautifully fine tannin. One for the long term. ~ 97 Decanter

This wine, rich and opulent, defines the terroir of this estate. It has a rich, dense character, powerful and concentrated. The juicy black fruits enhance the impression of generosity as well as concentration. Drink from 2027. ~ 96 Wine Enthusiast

Dark garnet with purple reflections and delicate rim brightening. Fine oak savouriness, delicate hints of nougat and cherry, blackberry confit underneath, an inviting bouquet. Juicy, pleasant fruit sweetness, integrated tannins, appears powerful and chocolatey, ripe plums on the finish, already accessible, pronounced in fruit finish. ~ 96 Falstaff