One double-magnum (3L bottle) of Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1998.

A stupendous effort, the 1998 La Mission Haut-Brion has put on considerable weight. The high tannin level has become fully integrated with the rich, concentrated structure and style of this effort. This dense opaque purple-colored, powerful, tannic, muscular La Mission demands 7-8 years of cellaring. The wine exhibits plenty of mineral, spice box, and black fruit characteristics in its earthy, classic, powerful, concentrated finish. This is the finest La Mission since 1989 and 1990. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2025. Rated 92- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate