{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-2019","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2019","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2022 - 99P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 La Mission Haut-Brion unwinds in the glass with aromas of inky berry fruit, wild plums and cherries mingled with notions of warm spices, burning embers and creamy new oak. Full-bodied, deep and layered, it's rich and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and fine, powdery tannins. Powerful and tightly wound, this is less sumptuous and demonstrative out of the gates than its sibling Haut-Brion, but I suspect it possesses even greater potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, January 2023 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 La Mission Haut-Brion has a beautiful, floral bouquet with touches of pressed violet infusing the black fruit, exquisite delineation and focus; the new oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, pixelated, hints of blood orange and graphite towards the beautifully-framed finish that lingers long in the mouth. Exceptional. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.\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","brand":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544125640970,"sku":"CEW526","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/LaMission_53f14cd7-7f3a-4ad5-98de-d2fbb598a782.png?v=1736025847","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-2019","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}