Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Saint Emilion The slate and graphite continue

The slate and graphite continue to the finish with a wealth of super fine

A classic example of quality Finger Lakes Riesling

This is dark-fruited with lots of spice

Chardonnay from youthful Bekaa Valley vines

Ripe nerve

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2016 Saint Emilion The slate and graphite continueThe 2016 La Mission Haut Brion is a blend of 57. 5% Merlot and 42. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet purple in color, it is just a little muted to begin, soon unfurling to reveal slowly growing scents of crushed blackcurrants, black cherries, dark chocolate and candied violets with nuances of crushed rocks, tobacco leaf, forest floor and fragrant earth plus a hint of bergamot. Medium bodied and exquisitely elegant, the palate offers perfectly ripe,