{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-1998","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1998, a year that smiled on the Right Bank. The sensuality of Graves, with Merlot shining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Mission Haut-Brion, the other jewel of Pessac-Léognan, faces Haut-Brion across the road. Its deep gravel and clay soils produce a dense red that combines opulence, a wild edge and smoky aromas. In 1998, Merlot harvested before the September rains enjoyed outstanding success — for this château, with its high proportion of Merlot, it was a vintage with the wind at its back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet with a slight tinge of maturity at the rim. Ripe plum and black cherry layered with roasted coffee, smoked meat, leather, damp earth and the warm smokiness unique to this château. The palate is generous and fleshy; round, integrated tannins give a soft outline, and complex notes of earth and truffle linger long on the finish. A sensual glass of mature Graves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in the heart of its drinking window, and expected to hold until around 2033. It has thrown a sediment, so stand the bottle upright to rest, then decant gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef cheek braised in red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom fricassée, aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Red, full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: France \/ Bordeaux \/ Pessac-Léognan (Graves Classified Growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: C98R4341\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has slight soiling on the label. It does not affect the quality of the wine; please purchase with this understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes on Old Vintages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe condition of labels, capsules and corks, as well as fill levels, varies from bottle to bottle. These are natural changes that come with long ageing and are not quality defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the nature of aged wines, we cannot guarantee the condition of the wine once opened. Returns or exchanges for customer reasons are not accepted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorks may be fragile, so please take care when opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll bottles are already in our warehouse and ready to ship. Quantities are limited and orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Secret Cellar","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":50181516525845,"sku":"C98R4341","price":111300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/8895\/1061\/files\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion_1200.png?v=1792548954","url":"https:\/\/cepages-wines.com\/en\/products\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-1998","provider":"Cépages Wines | セパージュ ワイン","version":"1.0","type":"link"}