2002 Chateau La Mission Haut BrionWine Advocate 92 Pts Winemaker Notes The freshness of color, a rather dense purple makes one think of a year both vigorous and full flavoured. In the mouth the structure of the wine reveals itself at once. The ripe tannins are immediately noticeable quickly giving way to sensations of smooth full flavour. This is a well balanced wine within a rather rigid framework. The wood is present though not in excess. Progressively the delicate and silky

currants and wild berries

separately from crushing through to fermentation and oak maturation to ensure complexity and personality in the finished wines

dried and citrus fruits

It is round and mouth-filling with a bright finish

it is a tribute to our dedication in the cellar

and his children and granddaughters

drawing you in towards it charms

His piece entitled "Casse Croute" (which roughly translates to "tasty snack") portrays the beautiful chaos of a kitchen scene — its vibrant colors an apt illustration of Julia Child’s famous quote

displaying a fine harmony between round and full-bodied tannins

Its fresh and refined youthfulness heralds the gifts this wine will deliver with several years in bottle

became an ideal alternative for those who wanted to incorporate red wine into their diets for its health benefits

98 points James Suckling