2008 La Mission-Haut-Brion, Pessac-L̩ognan with snappy raspberry

with snappy raspberry

with medium-chewy tannins and a medium finish

his family recently sold their Verna's vineyard

the exuberant

I suspect that it will be best enjoyed on the young side

2008 La Mission-Haut-Brion, Pessac-L̩ognan with snappy raspberryLike a lot of wines in this underrated vintage, the 2008 La Mission was one of the great bargains of recent vintages. Its healthy blue purple color is followed by aromas of blueberries, black raspberries, licorice, truffles, underbrush and forest floor. The scorched earthy smoky character of this estates terroir has not yet emerged. Medium to full bodied and concentrated with good acidity, freshness and delineation, this is a big wine for the vintage,