2021 - Château La Mission Haut-Brion - La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan
- 2021
- 75cl
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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€667.20 ex. VAT
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The 2014 Haut Brion is a blend of 50% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon picked between 11 September and 10 October, cropped at 42.9 hectoliters per hectare and raised in 70% new oak. As I observed when I made the comparison in barrel, the Haut Brion exudes more red fruit than La Mission Haut Brion, adorned with wild strawberry, bilberry, tobacco and again, just that hint of menthol in the background. The palate is very fresh and taut on the entry. The acidity is very nicely pitched and there is a touch of marmalade and blood orange that is tangible at the back of the mouth. There is real frisson to this Haut Brion, not quite as seductive and as smooth as its sibling over the road, but very persistent in the mouth. I noticed that over 15 to 20 minutes that the Haut Brion just gained more and more complexity, putting a small distance between itself and La Mission, as if determined to mock my opinion in barrel that La Mission would have the upper hand! Be my guest. Haut Brion has an inch, just an inch ahead of its "rival" sibling.
Château Haut-Brion is a prestigious wine producer located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a long and rich history dating back to the 16th century when it was owned by Jean de Pontac, a prominent wine merchant. The vineyards were planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, which are still the primary grape varieties used in the production of their wines today.
The style of production at Château Haut-Brion is traditional and focused on quality. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before being fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for up to 22 months, depending on the vintage. The winemaking team at Château Haut-Brion is dedicated to producing wines that are elegant, complex, and age-worthy.
Château Haut-Brion produces both red and white wines. The red wines are made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wines are known for their power, structure, and complexity, with flavors of blackcurrant, tobacco, and leather. The white wines are made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, and are known for their freshness, minerality, and citrus flavors.
Overall, Château Haut-Brion is a producer of some of the finest wines in Bordeaux. Their wines are highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts around the world, and are sure to impress even the most discerning palate.
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Pessac-Léognan is an appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, located on the left bank of the Garonne River just south of the city of Bordeaux. Established as a distinct AOC in 1987, it was carved out from the larger Graves…
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