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2023 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Not ready
Product: 20238008990
2023 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Description

Blend: 29.5% Cabernet Sauvignon; 52.7% Merlot; 17.7% Cabernet Franc.

A warm, dry September meant the property had one of their longest ever harvests, with red varieties picked from the 6th of September until 5th October. There is real depth and concentration to the wine this year. The harmonious palate has forest berries, dark fruits and a slight floral element. Despite having one of the highest tannin levels ever recorded at the estate, they are well integrated and incredibly fine, leading to a wonderful, lingering finish.

Drink 2030 - 2055

Our score: 17.5/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2023
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château La Mission-Haut-Brion

About this wine

Chateau la Mission Haut-Brion

Château La Mission-Haut-Brion is the greatest Graves wine after Haut-Brion and in some vintages is considered the superior wine of the two. La Mission-Haut-Brion is situated just across the road from Haut-Brion in the commune of Talence in the southern suburbs of Bordeaux. Since 1983, both properties have been under the same ownership, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. La Mission-Haut-Brion's vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 7%) lie on a large (up to 18 metres deep in places) gravel bank interspersed with clay. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats and then matured in oak barriques (100% new) for 18 months. The wines of La Mission Haut Brion are rich, oaky and powerful and need at least 10 years of bottle ageing before they should be broached.
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