{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-1998","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1998","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, May 2018 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1998 La Mission Haut-Brion is deep garnet-brick colored with a pretty perfume of potpourri, spice box, menthol, sandalwood, tobacco and new leather. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant with tons of fragrant layers, finishing with loads of mineral and tons of energy. Drink up to 2030.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, February 2020 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1998 La Mission Haut-Brion is the standout of the Nineties. It shows more purity and exuberance than the 1996, featuring sumptuous scents of black cherries, black olive, freshly rolled tobacco and hints of gravel, all wonderfully defined and quite precocious. The palate is likewise sweet and ripe, offering pliant tannins and layers of blackberry, blood orange, blueberry and tobacco. It tightens up toward the finish, as if to say, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'm in for the long haul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Give it a couple of hours’ decanting, or cellar it for longer if you wish. Tasted at dinner at Chez Bruce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau La Mission Haut-Brion is one of the most prestigious estates in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation. The estate's history dates back to 1540 when Bordeaux merchant Arnaud de Lestonnac purchased the plot known as Arregedhuys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate owes its name to the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists), founded by Saint Vincent de Paul, who received the property from Madame Olive de Lestonnac's heirs. Under their stewardship, they established one of the region's greatest wines. The property was later owned by the Chiapella family, the Woltner family, and since 1983, has been part of Domaine Clarence Dillon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion produces intense, rich, and opulent wines characterized by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied structure with concentrated flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive aromas of smoke, tobacco, earth, truffle, spice, and cassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBigger and more tannic profile than its neighbor Château Haut-Brion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces approximately 80,000 bottles of the Grand Vin and 40,000 bottles of the Second Wine annually. The vineyard features a unique north-to-south positioning, resulting in greater sun exposure and more concentrated wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eModern Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, La Mission Haut-Brion is widely considered to perform at a First Growth level, though technically it's a Classified Growth of Graves. If a reclassification were to occur, it would likely be promoted to First Growth status. The estate also produces an exceptional white wine, La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, and a second wine, La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544125968650,"sku":"HSS027","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/LaMission_70640015-4443-43c9-bff2-c2d01bd774b9.png?v=1736023260","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-1998","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}