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The tasting |
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Glossy dark garnet red. |
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A beautiful aromatic palette of black and red fruits and spicy notes. |
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Concentrated and generously built, with well-structured tannins supported by remarkable freshness and tension. A cuvée with clear aging potential. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Bordeaux-style rib steak, squab roasted with shallots, fourme de Montbrison cheese. |
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From now until 2035 |
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The estate and the wine |
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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. |
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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. |
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Hand harvested from 7 to 29 September. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Parker Guide: 93/100 |
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