La Mission Haut-Brion
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a historic vineyard located in the Pessac-Léognan region, celebrated for its exceptional terroir and distinguished wines. This esteemed estate is renowned for its dedication to crafting some of the most prestigious wines in the world, showcasing the remarkable convergence of tradition and innovation. In this informative summary, we will uncover the exceptional artistry behind Château La Mission Haut-Brion and the incredible legacy embodied in each bottle.
Established in the early 16th century, Château La Mission Haut-Brion boasts an incredibly rich history, with its foundations built by the Talleyrand family. The estate experienced tremendous growth under the careful stewardship of various prominent families throughout the years, ultimately being acquired by the esteemed Clarence Dillon family in 1983. This highly respected family remains committed to preserving the estate's heritage and upholding its prestigious legacy today.
The remarkable terroir of Château La Mission Haut-Brion sets it apart from other châteaux in the Bordeaux region, contributing significantly to the distinct character of its wines. The diverse soils found within the estate are composed of gravel atop limestone and clay, creating optimal conditions for a variety of grape varieties to thrive. The unique way these varied elements harmonise allows Château La Mission Haut-Brion to produce wines that showcase an incredible range of complexity and finesse.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion wines are celebrated globally for their depth and elegance, earning rave reviews from wine enthusiasts and critics alike. The estate's flagship wine, Château La Mission Haut-Brion Rouge, is a sublime blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, exhibiting power, richness and balance. Meanwhile, their Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a rare and highly sought-after expression of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, often regarded as one of the finest white wines in the world.
When considering a bottle of Château La Mission Haut-Brion, rest assured that you are investing in a wine of exceptional quality, rich in history and crafted with extraordinary skill. To truly appreciate the mastery behind these wines, simply pour a glass and allow the opulent aromas and captivating flavours to sweep you away.
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WE) | $832.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (90)89—91 Barrel sample. The second wine of La Mission Haut-Brion, this is spicy, full of fresh fruits, dominated by blackcurrants and berries. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87-89 (VN (ST)) | $481.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-89)(64% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 6% cabernet franc) Good medium ruby to the rim. Pure, enticing aromas of sweet, ripe black raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Supple, fruit-driven and easygoing, with juicy acidity giving a firm edge to the dark raspberry flavor. Not especially long but suave and tasty. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 96 (JS) | $1,595.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Fabulous nose of spice, mushrooms, blueberries and blackberries follows through to a full body, with firm tannins and a silky tannins. This is so savory and beautiful. Best second wine ever from La Mission. Give it until 2018 to open, but hard to wait. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JS) | $655.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Fabulous nose of spice, mushrooms, blueberries and blackberries follows through to a full body, with firm tannins and a silky tannins. This is so savory and beautiful. Best second wine ever from La Mission. Give it until 2018 to open, but hard to wait. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) | $684.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92)Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and very elegant. Better in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (JS) | $373.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92)Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and very elegant. Better in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | $759.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Very powerful and tannic yet salty and savory. Full body, dense and chewy yet polished and bright. Great second wine from La Mission. Only 30% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) | $927.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Luscious, balanced, in its sweet spot or at least limbering up to it, full of creamy smoked caramel edges with blueberry and raspberry fruit, elegant but with a sense of welcome and delight. Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, Jean-Philippe Delmas director. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JA) | $426.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Luscious, balanced, in its sweet spot or at least limbering up to it, full of creamy smoked caramel edges with blueberry and raspberry fruit, elegant but with a sense of welcome and delight. Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, Jean-Philippe Delmas director. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 92-93 (JS) | $332.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)Quite tannic but in a very attractive way with blueberries, currants and spices. Medium-bodied, tight and chewy. Show tension and texture. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | $401.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)A solid second wine from La Mission with currants, blackberries and hints of fresh tobacco. Oyster shell as well. Full-bodied with firm and chewy yet fine-grained tannins. Driven and long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) | $609.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The second wine from this great estate, the 2019 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc. It might be the second wine of the vintage and has plenty of classic La Mission sexiness and opulence as well as textbook notes of sweet red and black currants, tobacco leaf, exotic spice, acacia flowers, and lead pencil. Full-bodied, round, expansive, and powerful, yet also light on its feet and flawlessly balanced, it's a stunning Pessac in its own right to enjoy over the coming 20 years or so. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 96 (JD) | $429.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The second wine from this great estate, the 2019 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc. It might be the second wine of the vintage and has plenty of classic La Mission sexiness and opulence as well as textbook notes of sweet red and black currants, tobacco leaf, exotic spice, acacia flowers, and lead pencil. Full-bodied, round, expansive, and powerful, yet also light on its feet and flawlessly balanced, it's a stunning Pessac in its own right to enjoy over the coming 20 years or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) | $358.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The second wine from this great estate, the 2019 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc. It might be the second wine of the vintage and has plenty of classic La Mission sexiness and opulence as well as textbook notes of sweet red and black currants, tobacco leaf, exotic spice, acacia flowers, and lead pencil. Full-bodied, round, expansive, and powerful, yet also light on its feet and flawlessly balanced, it's a stunning Pessac in its own right to enjoy over the coming 20 years or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) | $421.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)You are immediately set at ease by the confidence and sheer easy appeal of this wine. A silky and seductive La Chapelle that rivals plenty of first wines in this vintage. The texture is rich and taut at first, then softens in the glass, with a charge of freshness that keeps the momentum and the energy high. Not many wines that rival the 2010 and 2016s, but here it very much does - exuberant with chocolate and cracked pepper but pulls back at the right moment. Harvests from 7th to 29th September. I love it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) | $770.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)You are immediately set at ease by the confidence and sheer easy appeal of this wine. A silky and seductive La Chapelle that rivals plenty of first wines in this vintage. The texture is rich and taut at first, then softens in the glass, with a charge of freshness that keeps the momentum and the energy high. Not many wines that rival the 2010 and 2016s, but here it very much does - exuberant with chocolate and cracked pepper but pulls back at the right moment. Harvests from 7th to 29th September. I love it. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (DC) | $551.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)You are immediately set at ease by the confidence and sheer easy appeal of this wine. A silky and seductive La Chapelle that rivals plenty of first wines in this vintage. The texture is rich and taut at first, then softens in the glass, with a charge of freshness that keeps the momentum and the energy high. Not many wines that rival the 2010 and 2016s, but here it very much does - exuberant with chocolate and cracked pepper but pulls back at the right moment. Harvests from 7th to 29th September. I love it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) | $417.00 | |||||
Decanter (94)You are immediately set at ease by the confidence and sheer easy appeal of this wine. A silky and seductive La Chapelle that rivals plenty of first wines in this vintage. The texture is rich and taut at first, then softens in the glass, with a charge of freshness that keeps the momentum and the energy high. Not many wines that rival the 2010 and 2016s, but here it very much does - exuberant with chocolate and cracked pepper but pulls back at the right moment. Harvests from 7th to 29th September. I love it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | $338.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | $580.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) | $429.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) | $380.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)Nicely firm and structured with a tight core of blackberry, stone and bark with some graphite. Grainy, firm tannins. Fresh and focused finish. 51.3% merlot, 45.2% cabernet sauvignon and 3.5% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | $118.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Really fresh and linear with graphite, tar, berry and stone aromas and flavors. Medium and fine on the palate showing no heat or over-maturity. Attractive tannins at the end. 55.9% merlot, 35.4% cabernet sauvignon and 8.7% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (WA) | $339.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Opening with a gourmand and inviting bouquet of dark berries, cassis, mulberries and spices, the 2023 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion offers a juicy, round and supple palate framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Approachable yet well structured, it concludes with a long, fresh finish. This is a convincing success in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (WA) | $328.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Opening with a gourmand and inviting bouquet of dark berries, cassis, mulberries and spices, the 2023 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion offers a juicy, round and supple palate framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Approachable yet well structured, it concludes with a long, fresh finish. This is a convincing success in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | $3,305.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 4 | - | $412.00 | |||||
