1961 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Magnum (1.5L) [Top Shoulder; Lightly Bin Soiled Label]

1961 La Mission Haut Brion – Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1 – Jan 1998: One of the greatest 1961s, La Mission-Haut-Brion has been fabulous to drink for the last 5-10 years. Where well-stored, this wine will continue to drink well for 10-20 years. It is more developed and drinkable than the 1959, and it remains a thick, rich, super-aromatic wine with a textbook Graves bouquet of tobacco, barbecued meats, minerals, spices, and sweet red and black fruits. It is dense, full-bodied, alcoholic, and super-rich. This soft, opulently-textured wine makes for a fabulous drink. Absolutely stunning! Last tasted 10/94