La Mission Haut Brion - 1982 (5L) Kamptal this 2003 does not appear

this 2003 does not appear to be quite as powerful or concentrated as the 2002s or 2001s

and some underbrush

and anise are balanced by oak tannin

Tasted March 2016

This double distillation is Le Marque’s signature and confers to our eaux-de-vie a unique freshness and character

La Mission Haut Brion - 1982 (5L) Kamptal this 2003 does not appearA monumental wine, this historic La Mission Haut Brion was the last vintage made by the descendants of the Woltner family, who had owned this estate for decades prior to selling it to their neighbors, the Dillon family (the American owners of cross street rival, Chateau Haut Brion). The 1982 admirably demonstrates the magnificence of La Mission as well as the singularity of this amazing terroir. I had the good fortune of tasting it from barrel (where