La Mission Haut Brion - 1982 (5L) Joe K white pepper and cucumber

white pepper and cucumber

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instilling a delicate smokiness and smooth

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La Mission Haut Brion - 1982 (5L) Joe K white pepper and cucumberA monumental wine, this historic La Mission Haut Brion was the last vintage made by the descendants of the Woltner family, who had owned this estate for decades prior to selling it to their neighbors, the Dillon family (the American owners of cross street rival, Chateau Haut Brion). The 1982 admirably demonstrates the magnificence of La Mission as well as the singularity of this amazing terroir. I had the good fortune of tasting it from barrel (where