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 »
$202
/750ml
2024 Retail Average
95
/100
2024 Pro Rating
Structure and finesse define 2024 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, a finely etched Pessac-Léognan showing cool red and black currants, plum and dark cherry layered with tobacco, graphite, subtle spice and a clean mineral edge. Medium to full in body yet restrained, it glides on silky but firm tannins, with notable brightness and a long, calm, quietly powerful finish that promises more nuance with time rather than sheer opulence.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with red wine jus; Grilled ribeye 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.