La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion 2025

Nicely fragrant floral aromatics on the nose, expressive and open. Supple and round with a gorgeous soft crushed velvet texture and excellently integrated acidity that keeps it lifted and fresh but not too piercing. Great fruit purity with a lick of salty wet stones on the finish. Beautifully presented, all in harmony with a core of mineral, saline, mint, liquorice, cola, clove and cool aspects. Softly chewy with an enjoyable grip. Yum. Love it! 1.1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Drinking window: 2029-2039. (Georgina Hindle,decanter.com)