Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is the powerful, charismatic grand vin of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate, crafted pre…Château La Mission Haut-Brion is the powerful, charismatic grand vin of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on deep, quartz-rich gravel over clay and sand just outside Bordeaux…Learn More »
$280
/750ml
2014 Retail Average
95
/100
2014 Pro Rating
Depth and power define Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2014, a tightly coiled, dark-fruited Graves with tobacco, licorice and graphite notes wrapped in a firm, muscular frame. The wine is concentrated yet impeccably proportioned, its fine but commanding tannins and subtle spice promising a long evolution from brooding structure today to layered, savoury complexity with time in bottle.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Duck breast with red wine jus
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is the powerful, charismatic grand vin of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on deep, quartz-rich gravel over clay and sand just outside Bordeaux. Often dubbed Bordeaux’s “sixth first growth,” it is known for intensely structured yet velvety reds that marry opulence with finesse and age effortlessly for decades, reflecting a terroir closely linked to neighboring Château Haut-Brion but with its own distinct, brooding personality.