1997 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion

"Clean nose, with pronounced oak flavors together with subtle green pepper notes cradled by a gentle softness in the background. The wine has lovely fruit concentration, good longevity on the palate as well as excellent balance and offers complex panoply of aromas bringing together myriad fruits and spices with more prominent cinnamon notes. Slight bitterness on the finish but with a creamy and soft texture. The well- structured tannins of this wine ensure an excellent ripeness." - Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion