Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - Blanc - 2023

Still just a hair's breadth from the Grand Maître, Château La Mission Haut-Brion's more sensual style rivals that of its elder sibling; for while Haut-Brion sometimes displays greater stylistic complexity with age, the sensuality of La Mission's wines gives it a superiority, in its younger years, recognized by the majority of critics.

In the 2023 vintage, rated 93-95/100 by Parker and 95/100 by Olivier Poussier, Sauvignon (65%) dominates the blend, distilling generous, savory notes of citrus, spices, anise and white flowers. With its great perfume, this nuanced, refined wine extends with refinement into an ultra-seductive finish. It proclaims its difference from Haut-Brion Blanc with a taut, chiselled, sapid juice that gives it a superior energy that is so ravishing!

The 2023 Haut-Brion Mission is a clear winner and a grail for connoisseurs.