La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 is a mature Bordeaux red wine from Pessac-Léognan, presented in imperial format. 1998 was a superlative vintage for the Right Bank and Graves, producing wines with incredible fruit density and structural gravity. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc has developed a profound array of tertiary notes including cigar box, scorched earth, iron and blackcurrant liqueur. The imperial format has acted as a perfect vessel for slow maturation, preserving the wine’s primary energy and firm tannic spine. It possesses a massive textural volume and a persistent, smoky finish that is the hallmark of this historic estate.