Parker about Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1995
This vintage is aging at a glacial pace and the tannins are currently more significant than their counterbalancing components of fruit and glycerin. While the word “potential” seems to be the most positive descriptor for this vintage, there are some nagging doubts about whether all the tannins will melt away and the fruit will hold. As in most 1995s, the color remains a healthy dark plum/purple. One of the bigger wines of the vintage, the ripe, powerful Merlot component has buttressed the Cabernet elements, giving the wine plenty of body, tannin and La Mission's classic asphalt, cassis, blackberry, smoky barbecue, meaty notes intermixed with a hint of hot rocks. The 1995 is still a young wine and I am beginning to wonder if this vintage overall will resemble 1975 rather than something with more charm?
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château La Mission Haut Brion, 67 Rue Peybouquey, 33400 Talence, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2005 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 95+ |
Jahrgang | 1995 |
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1995

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1995 is an outstanding wine that embodies the exceptional quality of its vintage with deep complexity and elegance. This wine demonstrates an impressive balance between fruitiness, structure, and aging potential.
The wine presents a deep, intense ruby red with garnet reflections, reflecting its concentration and maturity. The bouquet is rich and complex, with aromas of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, and plums, accompanied by elegant notes of cedarwood, tobacco, leather, and a hint of graphite. Subtle hints of spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as a delicate smokiness, add additional depth and complexity to the wine.
On the palate, Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1995 presents an impressive structure and silky tannins. The fruit flavors are intense and harmoniously integrated, complemented by nuances of dark chocolate, mocha, and mineral notes. The acidity is excellently integrated, lending the wine remarkable freshness and vibrancy.
The finish is long and elegant, with persistent fruit and spice notes that delight the palate long after the last sip. The harmonious balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity demonstrates this wine's great potential for further aging and development over many years.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1995 is already an exceptional pleasure to drink now, but also demonstrates enormous ageing potential. A wine of exceptional refinement and beauty, it captures the tradition and quality of the Pessac-Léognan region in every bottle and delights wine lovers worldwide.