Haut Brion vs. La Mission Haut Brion

at Capital Grille I-Drive

November 4, 2017 at 6pm

Five decades of Haut Brion vs. La Mission Haut Brion in a blind format. This should be very educational and may make a case that La Mission Haut Brion can rival Haut Brion in most vintages.

 

The Wines

Flight 1

1993 Haut Brion Blanc
2000 Laville Haut Brion Blanc

Flight 2

2001 Haut Brion
2001 La Mission Haut Brion

Flight 3

1986 Haut Brion
1986 La Mission Haut Brion

Flight 4

1978 Haut Brion
1978 La Mission Haut Brion

Flight 5

1964 Haut Brion
1964 La Mission Haut Brion
(1966 La Mission Haut Brion, gift from Ron)

Flight 6

1990 Haut Brion
1990 La Mission Haut Brion
( Both flirting with perfect scores.)

Cost of wines: $4950, which is below Ron’s cost.

Acquisitions

Wines from Ron for this tasting $4950

Upcoming Events

Syndicate Jan 13

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance $3558.13
Dues Payable +5500
Purchases -4950
Dinner -1880
Balance 2228.13

Please bring your dues of $1000 per couple to the event.