Mission Haut Brion Vintage:1998 The big-bodied flavors possess a

The big-bodied flavors possess a bit more size

(from Charmes proper)

showing tons of intensity

black raspberry

The fruit remains fabulously rich and vibrant from start to finish

Mission Haut Brion Vintage:1998 The big-bodied flavors possess aThe knockout nose, with all its smoke, hot stone, campfire embers, burnt earth, tobacco, cigar wrapper and roasted, ripe red fruits is a beauty. Full bodied, with good concentration, the tannins are a bit rustic, so the wine lacks the polish of the better vintages, but with decanting, the wine fills out, offering a classic expression of its charms. You can drink now with 1 2 hours of air, else, wait another 5 years.