2012 Vintage theme

Online-Only Auction, 7 - 14 March 2022

2012 Vintage theme

Sold for

ZAR 11 139
Lot 66
  • La Mission Haut-Brion; Pessac-Léognan; 2012; 2 (1 x 2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 9 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 139

About this Item

2012 Pessac-Léognan
2 (1 x 2) 750ml

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'It has an intense, floral bouquet with rose petals and strawberry preserve, hints of sous-bois and tobacco gently unfolding in the glass, gaining more earthiness as it aerates in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, broad and spicy with hints of bell pepper suggesting high quality Cabernet Franc. It fans out gloriously with a sustained tertiary finish that completes what is a wondrous La Mission Haut-Brion from Jean-Philippe Delmas and his team.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Jan 2016)

'One of the clear wines of the vintage, the 2012 La Mission Haut-Brion shows off a vertical sense of structure along with imposing tannins and serious depth. The flavors are dark, bold and extremely vivid. Dark red cherry, smoke, grilled herbs, graphite and blackberry jam are some of the many notes that come alive on the finish. This brooding La Mission needs a few years to settle down after which it will offer spectacular drinking for several decades. In a word: magnificent!' - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 96/100 (Jan 2016)

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