but without the nobility
rich and still quite vibrant medium-bodied flavors possess excellent intensity and volume before terminating in a satisfying and solidly persistent finish
one that is going to need a great deal of forbearance
This is austere but not really rustic and should amply reward mid to long-term cellaring
This is even more floral-inflected with an abundance of spice elements adding breadth to the airy and cool aromas of primarily red berries
La Mission Haut Brion - Graves 1975 Australia but without the nobilityThe color is a dark garnet with just a touch of lightening at the rim. Notes of camphor, wood charcoal, black fruits, plums, cedar, damp earth, truffles, asphalt and smoke result in a fabulous set of aromatics that are nothing short of compelling. Based on the aromatics alone, this offering would merit a perfect score, but some of the nasty tannins in this vintage are beginning to make their presence known on the palate.