Château La Mission Haut-Brion, 2014
Château La Mission Haut-Brion, 2014
- 75cl
- 14.5%
- Red Still
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2060
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s great estates, often spoken of alongside its legendary neighbour, Château Haut-Brion. Based in Pessac-Léognan on the edge of Bordeaux city, it produces wines of formidable power, depth and ageing potential.
With origins dating back to the 16th century and under the same ownership as Haut-Brion since 1983, La Mission combines historic savoir-faire with meticulous modern winemaking. The style is famously intense and structured - typically more muscular than Haut-Brion — with layered dark fruit, tobacco, earth and spice.
What the critics say:
"The 2014 La Mission Haut-Brion has a sophisticated, very detailed bouquet with blackberry, wild hedgerow, cedar and graphite. This is very focused and yet at the same time quite controlled and discrete. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity, cedar and touches of allspice. I love the depth of this wine and the gentle grip towards the finish. It knows not to push too hard in this growing season and that results in a very classy wine. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. "
"The typicity of La Mission is really here. Aromas of iodine, oyster shell, currants and orange peel are evident. Full-bodied, tight and tannic with a muscular and toned texture that holds the wine down at the moment, but it’s waiting to release its joy and true nature. Fine-grained. Give it until 2023."
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