Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2019 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers freshness, a beautiful definition, a beautiful finesse and intensity. It reveals notes of fresh/juicy lemon, crunchy nectarine, small notes of fresh lychee associated with small touches of fresh kumquat, racy minerality, very discreet hints of white flowers/lilac as well as a subtle hint of exotic fruits, small fresh citrus and an imperceptible hint of sweet spices (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, juiciness, silkiness as well as gourmandize, tension, a very beautiful finesse, a beautiful grain and a very fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy lemon, juicy nectarine, small notes of juicy kumquat associated with touches of juicy peach, quince as well as fine hints of white flowers, lilac/elderflower, a racy minerality/flint as well as fine hints of toasted, crushed almond and an imperceptible hint of sweet spices. Good length. Gourmandize and a very imperceptible chew on the persistence. A very discreet iodine/fresh gravel on the finish. Good persistence.