Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1961 Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classéu. 3t/hs, 1hs, 1h/m, 2 labels Nicolas stamped, 4 soiled, incuding 2 which slightly worn, 2 slightly nicked and 2 slightly torn, 2 slightly torn, 2 torn, 2 badly damp soiled, discolored and faded, capsules slightly worn, 2 slightly wrinkled, 1 slightly damaged on top, 1 previously cut, vintage eombossed cork clearly legible, 1 cork slightly depressedThis is a true cigar-box nose - the acme of this individual character of La Mission in particular, and Pessac-Léognan in general. Extraordinary rich, melting, mouth-enveloping, with cloves and all the damp undergrowth of a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wine - plus Cohibas! A very great experience and a stupendous wine. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 995 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot