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March 0109, 2021
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LOT 254

Lot 254

CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1975 (3 73 CL.) WA 97

CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1975 (3 73 CL.) WA 97
Lot 254 Details
CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1975

Pessac-Léognan. Cru Classé
u. 2 x vts. 1 x ms. 3 x scraped, wrinkled & bin soiled labels. 2 x stained & corroded capsules.

The 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. Nevertheless, this is a freak for the year – very concentrated, dense and remarkably youthful. It will undoubtedly provide extraordinary drinking for another 30-50 years. August 2012 WA 97

3 73 cl.    per lot $2,800 - $3,000

Realised: $2,796
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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