Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Rouge - 2016

Wine:

The 2016 Red Pessac-Léognan Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion once again showcases magnificent craftsmanship. With an unparalleled freshness, supported by a unique silkiness and top-notch cabernets, this vintage boasts a lavish velvety texture, tinged with aromas of black fruits, spices, black tea, and flowers. Profound, intense, and exceptionally promising, it ranks among the greats. Rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification. Aged in oak barrels, 23% of which are new.

Color:

Deep, brilliant red.

Nose:

Magnificent aromas of red and black fruits with a hint of spice.

Palate:

Juicy and full-bodied on the palate, with a silky, velvety tannic structure, this blend offers a perfect balance of complexity and freshness on a long, delicate finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled rib-eye steak, lined shallots, crown-roasted lamb, spiced duck, baked guinea fowl and roast potatoes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2036

At the heart of Pessac-Léognan, La Mission Haut-Brion stands in opposition to Château Haut-Brion. These two legends share the same terroir as well as the same winemaking teams. While Haut-Brion may occasionally take the lead in aging, the sensuality of La Mission's wines bestows upon it, in its early years, a superiority recognized by the majority of critics. As they age, there is nothing to envy about its rival, with a consistently tender and exquisitely suave core of flavor.