Mature La Mission and great Pibarnon

2004 Reignac, Y. et S. Vatelot Bordeaux Blanc;
Pale golden yellow, fat nose, some honey and apricots in the back, some minerals, oxidized apples, heavy nose. Big body, ok acidity, could be fresher, oak and vanilla and oak tannins, some spices from toasted barrels, quite complex. Long finish. 82


1987 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion;
Ruby with thin brick rim. Very elegant nose, liquorice, expensive leather, some coffee and cigars, bell pepper, herbs and minerals, only secondary and tertiary aromas, very mature. Acidity seems fresher than it is because of lean body, very elegant and balanced, good length. Impressive 87. 88


2001 Chateau de Pibarnon;
Deep ruby, ruby rim. Slightly of spices, dark berries, hints of coffee, perfumed tea, herbs and liquorice. Slight hint of volatility in a beautifull way. Clean fruit, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant, fresh, almost Provence herbs towards finish, long aftertatse. 88