{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-blanc-2020","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2020","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 2023 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc opens in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, lemongrass, crisp stone fruits and wet stones framed by a touch of youthful reduction. Medium to full-bodied, layered and racy, with chalky structure and a mouthwatering finish, it was bottled under Diam 30.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, December 2022 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a complex and engaging bouquet with Granny Smiths and Conference pear, wet limestone, a subtle petrichor scent that I did not notice from barrel. The palate is very well balanced with admirable weight and just a tad more acidic \"bite\" compared to its showing en primeur. Hints of lemongrass add more spiciness and vivacity towards the finish that feels persistent in the mouth. This is very impressive and I can foresee a long future ahead. Dare I say that this has passed Haut-Brion Blanc in its slipstream during its élevage? Indeed, I do.\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":50544127279370,"sku":"HSS543","price":6250.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/LaMissionBLanc_365dc6d3-308d-4057-87d2-199b9d8f4f14.png?v=1736025868","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-blanc-2020","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}