Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Chateau Combel-la-Serre Pale straw yellow in color

Pale straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus

The 2016 Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard is a stunning young wine that's one of the best whites Rhys has produced to date

The oak profile is well balanced and gives a lot of spiciness and structure with plenty of velvety tannins

light licorice nuance

and coriander

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Chateau Combel-la-Serre Pale straw yellow in colorThe purity in this wine is really mindblowing. So perfect. Licorice. Stone. Blackberry, blueberry. Full body. The power is amazing. But then it finishes etheral and so agile and beautiful. I am lost for words. This will rank with the best ever from here including 1975 and 1929. 58% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. 100 Pts James Suckling