Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011

A more refined expression than in La Chapelle, but I would strongly recommend going for La Chapelle right now, as these tannins remain fairly closed at the moment. Great future ahead, a sculpted and finessed expression of La Mission, classical, with the seductive smoky notes coming out after a few minutes in the glass alongside waves of violet and tobacco. 72% new oak. Drinking window: 2021-2036. Score – 96. (Jane Anson, decanter.com, July 8, 2021)