James Suckling (2021) 94 / 100

Purity of blueberry, blackcurrant and chocolate character here. Shell and iodine. It’s full-bodied, chewy and structured with lots of cool tannins that lead long through the center of the wine. Second wine of La Mission. Needs four or five years to soften. Try after 2025.

Wine Spectator (2021) 93 / 100

This has an enticing set of steeped red and black currant and mulled plum aromas and flavors, along with black tea, savory and tar notes that cruise in on the long, suave, mesquite-accented finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2034. — JM

Yves Beck (2020) 93 / 100

51.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40.8% Merlot, 7.6% Cabernet Franc Les vendanges se sont déroulées du 10 septembre au 2 octobre 2018. Rendement de 43,5hl/ha. Élevage en barriques dont 22% neuves. Bouquet élégant, invitant, révélant des notes fruitées ainsi qu’une touche de réglisse. Délicates nuances de cerises et de myrtilles. En bouche le vin est crémeux et élégant. Ses tannins sont soyeux, confèrent un peu d’ampleur et assurent bien les arrières. Finale fruitée. Un vin sapide et fin. 2023-2035

Parker (2019) 92 / 100

Deep garnet-purple colored, it rocks up with ready-for-business scents of baked blueberries, raspberry compote and warm blackcurrants with touches of fungi, yeast extract, menthol and espresso plus a fragrant waft of red roses. Full-bodied, the palate has wonderful freshness lifting the black and red fruit preserves, framed by beautifully rounded tannins and finishing on a savory note.

Decanter (2020) 92 / 100

Powerful nose, still extremely young. This is serious with tannic heft and good savoury acidity that suggests it will age well. Beautiful fragrance as it opens in the mouth, showcasing violet and raspberry leaf notes combined with a woodsmoke edge. 28.6% of overall production, 22% new barrels, Bottled mid-May 2020. Drinking Window 2022 - 2040

Jancis Robinson (2019) 16 / 20
Bettane & Desseauve (2019) 16 / 20

Souple mais subtil, notes fumées, prendra du corps en élevage.

Appellation	Pessac-Léognan Rouge
Classement	2nd vin
Superficie	25 ha
Encépagement	Merlot 45 % - Cabernet-Franc 30 % - Cabernet-Sauvignon 25 %
Age moyen des vignes	30 ans
Sols et sous-sol	Sols graveleux avec sous-sol argilo-sableux
Elevage	Barriques neuves 25 % pendant 20 mois