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 »
$274
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
95
/100
2021 Pro Rating
In 2021, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion shows a poised, luminous character, with red and black berries layered over floral tones, gentle spice and a cool, stony graphite edge. The palate is medium-bodied, finely etched and silky, more about precision and energy than sheer power, with racy acidity and ultra-refined tannins carrying a long, savoury, mineral finish. This is a graceful, classically styled La Mission that is already seductive yet clearly built to gain complexity in bottle.
Roast lamb with herbs de Provence; Duck breast with cherry jus; Grilled veal chop with wild mushrooms
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.