Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - La Chapelle de la Mission - Red - 2020

Wine:

Powered by this outstanding vintage, the 2020 Red La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion from Pessac-Léognan lives up to its pedigree with striking flair, offering a bold, expressive take on its exceptional terroir. Ripe black fruit, roasted plum, and warm spice aromas unfold into a smooth, layered palate — rich and concentrated, yet perfectly framed by well-structured tannins that promise excellent aging potential. Freshness and tension bring lift and balance, creating a wine that feels both effortless and irresistibly polished.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 7 to 29 September.

Color:

Glossy dark garnet red.

Nose:

A beautiful aromatic palette of black and red fruits and spicy notes.

Palate:

Concentrated and generously built, with well-structured tannins supported by remarkable freshness and tension. A cuvée with clear aging potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Bordeaux-style rib steak, squab roasted with shallots, fourme de Montbrison cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

Often seen as the twin of the iconic Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion shares more than just part of its name with its legendary neighbour — it upholds the same high standards that have earned both estates a place among the most refined wines in Bordeaux.

With a gravelly terroir that's slightly richer and vinified by the same expert team behind Haut-Brion, La Mission delivers a similarly structured profile and its signature smoky bouquet. While Haut-Brion may sometimes edge ahead with age, La Mission often surpasses it in sheer sensuality — offering a silkier texture and a more tender, opulent mid-palate.