Damp earth, truffles, compost, and mushrooms intermixed with licorice, sweet currants, and black cherries jump from the glass of this fully mature, medium-bodied, very soft La Mission-Haut-Brion. The wine shows considerable amber to its garnet color, and the tannins and acidity seem to poke their heads through as the wine sits in the glass. Anticipated maturity: Drink up. Last tasted, 9/02.