2018 la chapelle de la mission haut-brion, pessac-leognan

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2018 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is composed of 40.8 Merlot, 51.6 Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.6 Cabernet Franc, harvested September 10 to October 2. Deep garnet-purple colored, it rocks up with ready-for-business scents of baked blueberries, raspberry compote and warm blackcurrants with touches of fungi, yeast extract, menthol and espresso plus a fragrant waft of red roses. Full-bodied, the palate has wonderful freshness lifting the black and red fruit preserves, framed by beautifully rounded tannins and finishing on a savory note. (LPB) (91-93)