Falstaff 
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zarte tabakige Würze, ein Hauch von Edelholz, schwarze Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Lakritze, Orangenzesten sind unterlegt, sehr verführerisch. Komplex, saftig, rund und ungemein harmonisch, integrierte, tragende Tannine, mineralisch und sehr lange anhaltend, dunkle Schokolade im Nachhall, sicheres Reifepotenzial für viele Jahre, aber nur wenn man genug von diesem verführerischen Wein im Keller hat. 

Neal Martin 
The 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion is matured in 70% new oak. It has a very refined bouquet with mineral-driven dark berry fruit, hints of Earl Grey and freshly-rolled tobacco, focused with exquisite delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins that still provide the backbone to what is the most elegant La Missions that I have tasted at this stage. It is harmonious and silky toward its extremely persistent finish. At the moment, it has got its nose just in front of its First Growth sibling...at least at the moment. For sure, it's going to be one of the standouts of the 2022 vintage. 

James Suckling 
This has real al dente fruit character on the palate with lemon rind and blackcurrants with blueberries. Lead pencil and stone, too. Full-bodied with chewy and juicy tannins that are primary and growing quickly on the palate as you taste it. Reminds me of the 1978, but brighter and more precise. 51.7% cabernet sauvignon, 43.2% merlot and 5.1% cabernet franc.