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The 30.7-hectare vineyard of Chateau La Mission Haut Brion is situated in Talence, neighboring Chateau Haut Brion. While both chateaus share proximity, La Mission's vineyards are spread across Talence and Pessac Leognan. The vineyard benefits from two streams, Ars and Peugue, ensuring moisture during hot vintages. It rests on gravelly hills rising up to 25 meters, with a terroir of deep gravel, clay, sand, and chalk. Red grape varieties cover 27 hectares, with a shift towards 43.8% Merlot, a departure from earlier years. Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 45.8%, while Cabernet Franc is at 10.4. These vines, averaging 37 years old, stand at 8,000 plants per hectare. The vine density at La Mission Haut Brion is higher than at Haut Brion, contributing to distinct wine styles. Vinification involves large, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Blending occurs post-Malolactic fermentation, before wood influence, and aging transpires in new French oak for about 22 months.

La Mission Haut-Brion 2003

Pessac-Léognan

It’s on Bordeaux's left bank, is renowned for elegant wines, benefitting from a privileged location just south of Bordeaux city. Its diverse soil structure, featuring gravel, sand, and clay, nourishes the vines and contributes to unique flavors. Red wines, mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, thrive here, yielding rich, structured wines with opulent black fruit aromas, spices, smoke, and earthiness. White wines feature Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offering bright citrus fruit, herbal notes, and mineral undertones for a refreshing palate experience. In conclusion, Pessac-Léognan is a brilliant gem celebrated for refined wines. The diverse soil and nurturing climate create distinctive characteristics in the reds dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the whites composed of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

Grape varieties

The scent is clean and filled with refreshing notes. The aroma is rich and concentrated, with a prominent presence of fresh fruits, particularly cherry and raspberry.

As it touches the palate, the initial taste is gentle and invigorating, delivering a sense of softness and freshness.

Overall, the wine is highly enjoyable, boasting a wonderful harmony and a delightful charm that captivates the senses.

Food Pairing

1. Grilled beef

2. Grilled lamb chops

3. Grilled chicken, pork ribs, or duck

4. Hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Cheddar

5. Truffle-flavored dishes

6. Grilled vegetables, mushrooms, or eggplant

Tasting note

Merlot,, graces this blend with its supple allure. Comprising a quarter of the composition, it bestows a plush texture and a sumptuous richness. Ripe plums and cherries, elegantly dancing on the palate, lay a graceful foundation, a prelude to the intricacies that follow.

Cabernet Sauvignon, claims its rightful 25% share, imbuing the wine with structure and depth. Its bold presence brings forth layers of complexity, a firm backbone to support the ensemble. The canvas is painted with strokes of black currants and cassis, an opulent crescendo of dark fruits intertwined with nuances of tobacco and cedar, weaving a tapestry of sophistication.

Cabernet Franc, takes the lead with a commanding 50%, adding an ethereal dimension to the blend. Its aromatic finesse graces the wine with a delicate thread of floral intrigue, weaving together an intricate bouquet. Hints of red berries, violet, and a whisper of spice cast an enchanting spell, a lingering essence that lingers with each sip.