{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-2022","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2022","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYohan Castaing, Robert Parker, April 2023 - 94-96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and muscular wine that reflects the warmth of the vintage, the 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion reveals aromas of dark berries, cherries and crème de cassis mingled with licorice, spices, incense and spring flowers. Full-bodied, broad and concentrated, it's surprisingly lively despite an elevated pH of 4.0, exhibiting a seamless, broad-shouldered profile with an ample core of fruit framed by rich, powdery tannin. It's a blend of 51.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43.2% Merlot and 5.1% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, April 2023 - 97-99P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion is matured in 70% new oak. It has a very refined bouquet with mineral-driven dark berry fruit, hints of Earl Grey and freshly-rolled tobacco, focused with exquisite delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins that still provide the backbone to what is the most elegant La Missions that I have tasted at this stage. It is harmonious and silky toward its extremely persistent finish. At the moment, it has got its nose just in front of its First Growth sibling...at least at the moment. For sure, it's going to be one of the standouts of the 2022 vintage.\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":50544125903114,"sku":"CEW285","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/LaMission_4a0ab1c9-198b-4f9c-b451-bdcc964e3c8c.png?v=1736025856","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-2022","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}