Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - Rouge - 2015

Wine:

With its opulent character, marked by the Merlot grapes, its beautiful ripeness of fruit and its controlled exuberance, the 2015 red Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan is full-bodied and charming. With remarkable flesh and texture, it will delight fans of this irresistibly flamboyant style. Rated 98/100 RVF, 96/100 Bettane+Desseauve and 98/100 Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from September 9 to October 1, 2015. Aged in barrels, 78% of which are new. Bottled from May 29 to June 2, 2017.

Color:

Bright garnet-red with good intensity.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas mixed with licorice, floral and mineral notes.

Palate:

With its opulent character, marked by the Merlot grapes, its beautiful ripeness of fruit and its controlled exuberance, this magnificent 2015 is all volume and charm and will delight fans of this irresistibly flamboyant style.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Herb-crusted roast beef, tournedos of beef with porcini mushrooms, caramelized lamb mice, risotto with wild mushrooms and a full-bodied brown jus.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045, and even longer for enthusiasts.

La Mission Haut-Brion faces Château Haut-Brion in the heart of Pessac-Léognan. The two myths share the same terroir and the same winemaking teams. While Haut-Brion sometimes displays greater stylistic complexity with age, the sensuality of the Mission wines gives it a superiority in younger years recognized by the majority of critics.

In the 2015 vintage, "Mission" is an unforgettable bottle! It is already one of the great legends of the vintage, and Winespectator's verdict is clear: 100/100!