La Mission Haut-Brion
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a historic vineyard located in the Pessac-Léognan region, celebrated for its exceptional terroir and distinguished wines. This esteemed estate is renowned for its dedication to crafting some of the most prestigious wines in the world, showcasing the remarkable convergence of tradition and innovation. In this informative summary, we will uncover the exceptional artistry behind Château La Mission Haut-Brion and the incredible legacy embodied in each bottle.
Established in the early 16th century, Château La Mission Haut-Brion boasts an incredibly rich history, with its foundations built by the Talleyrand family. The estate experienced tremendous growth under the careful stewardship of various prominent families throughout the years, ultimately being acquired by the esteemed Clarence Dillon family in 1983. This highly respected family remains committed to preserving the estate's heritage and upholding its prestigious legacy today.
The remarkable terroir of Château La Mission Haut-Brion sets it apart from other châteaux in the Bordeaux region, contributing significantly to the distinct character of its wines. The diverse soils found within the estate are composed of gravel atop limestone and clay, creating optimal conditions for a variety of grape varieties to thrive. The unique way these varied elements harmonise allows Château La Mission Haut-Brion to produce wines that showcase an incredible range of complexity and finesse.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion wines are celebrated globally for their depth and elegance, earning rave reviews from wine enthusiasts and critics alike. The estate's flagship wine, Château La Mission Haut-Brion Rouge, is a sublime blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, exhibiting power, richness and balance. Meanwhile, their Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a rare and highly sought-after expression of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, often regarded as one of the finest white wines in the world.
When considering a bottle of Château La Mission Haut-Brion, rest assured that you are investing in a wine of exceptional quality, rich in history and crafted with extraordinary skill. To truly appreciate the mastery behind these wines, simply pour a glass and allow the opulent aromas and captivating flavours to sweep you away.
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(1x150cl) 2016Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is ample, creamy and quite expressive, even in the early going. Quite unusually, the 2016 is the first Blanc here to be made with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc, as the winemaking team led by Deputy managing director Jean-Philippe Delmas did not feel the Sémillon was strong enough. In this tasting, the Blanc gives the impression it will drink well relatively early, which is my preference as well.Inc. VAT£996.41 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is ample, creamy and quite expressive, even in the early going. Quite unusually, the 2016 is the first Blanc here to be made with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc, as the winemaking team led by Deputy managing director Jean-Philippe Delmas did not feel the Sémillon was strong enough. In this tasting, the Blanc gives the impression it will drink well relatively early, which is my preference as well.Inc. VAT£1,842.78 -
(3x75cl) 2017The Wine Independent (99)
The 2017 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a blend of 76.2% Semillon and 23.8% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is very closed, eventually opening out to reveal notes of apple tart, fresh Bosc pears, and honey-drizzled white peaches with wafts of lime blossom and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with fantastic energy and tension, delivering a long, mineral-laced finish.Inc. VAT£2,114.42 -
The Wine Independent (99)
The 2017 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a blend of 76.2% Semillon and 23.8% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is very closed, eventually opening out to reveal notes of apple tart, fresh Bosc pears, and honey-drizzled white peaches with wafts of lime blossom and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with fantastic energy and tension, delivering a long, mineral-laced finish.Inc. VAT£3,769.18 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
Tasted side by side, the 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is unequivocally a few steps ahead of the 2018 Haut-Brion Blanc. I made sure to decant my bottle for three hours before penning a single note, as it always demands aeration. Slightly deeper in color, which is nothing unusual, it has a more complex bouquet of yellow fruit, peach skin, almond shavings, hazelnut and light lanolin notes, all beautifully defined. The palate is extremely well balanced with a tangy, marmalade-tinged entry, dried honey and a slight pepperiness toward the finish. Very cohesive and focused, this is a marvelous, quite cerebral La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. Superb.Inc. VAT£1,414.79 -
Inc. VAT£2,104.18 -
James Suckling (98)
Pure and clear aromas of green melon, apple, flint and stone follow through to a full body with extremely attractive fruit, with vivid and energetic acidity at the end. Lime and pineapple, but subdued and very pretty. 55% sauvignon and 45% semillon. Drinkable but in four or five years it will be even better.Inc. VAT£2,055.18 -
James Suckling (98)
Pure and clear aromas of green melon, apple, flint and stone follow through to a full body with extremely attractive fruit, with vivid and energetic acidity at the end. Lime and pineapple, but subdued and very pretty. 55% sauvignon and 45% semillon. Drinkable but in four or five years it will be even better.Inc. VAT£2,769.95 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bigger, richer white, especially in the context of the vintage, the 2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc offers up a medium to full-bodied, vibrant, concentrated style as well as classic notes of honeyed melon, crushed stone, white flowers, and dried herbs. I love its mid-palate depth, and it has beautifully integrated acidity and outstanding length. It's another serious, age-worthy white in 2021 that will benefit from short-term bottle age and be long-lived.Inc. VAT£1,271.58 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bigger, richer white, especially in the context of the vintage, the 2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc offers up a medium to full-bodied, vibrant, concentrated style as well as classic notes of honeyed melon, crushed stone, white flowers, and dried herbs. I love its mid-palate depth, and it has beautifully integrated acidity and outstanding length. It's another serious, age-worthy white in 2021 that will benefit from short-term bottle age and be long-lived.Inc. VAT£2,619.35 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2022 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc checks in as 72% Semillon and 28% Sauvignon Blanc. It brings sensational intensity and depth in its grilled pineapple, ripe citrus, and flower notes as well as this riveting sense of crushed stone-like minerality. This all carries to a full-bodied white that has integrated acidity, a pure, powerful mouthfeel, and a clean, crisp finish that keeps you salivating. Don’t believe the dogma that great whites can’t emerge from hot vintages. This is a concentrated, powerful, incredibly impressive dry white that will evolve gracefully over the coming two decades. The alcohol hit 14.5% and its pH is 3.32.Inc. VAT£587.39 -
James Suckling (96-97)
A creamy, round texture with ripe yet fresh aromas and flavors, showing apples, pears and hints of peaches. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and satisfying. 65.3% sauvignon blanc and 34.7% semillon.Inc. VAT£1,468.60 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-91)
Good medium-deep red. Ripe merlot notes of smoky raspberry and mocha dominate the nose. Fat, full and generous; lush and sweet. Very suave wine, with notes of minerals and hot bricks. Finishes with fine, integrated tannins and lovely persistence. The 2002 shows a more obvious structure today, but this is subtle and silky.Inc. VAT£148.13 -
(12x75cl) 2007Wine Advocate (96)
Rated - No tasting note given.Inc. VAT£4,322.27
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(1x150cl) 2016
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is ample, creamy and quite expressive, even in the early going. Quite unusually, the 2016 is the first Blanc here to be made with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc, as the winemaking team led by Deputy managing director Jean-Philippe Delmas did not feel the Sémillon was strong enough. In this tasting, the Blanc gives the impression it will drink well relatively early, which is my preference as well.In Bond£825.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is ample, creamy and quite expressive, even in the early going. Quite unusually, the 2016 is the first Blanc here to be made with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc, as the winemaking team led by Deputy managing director Jean-Philippe Delmas did not feel the Sémillon was strong enough. In this tasting, the Blanc gives the impression it will drink well relatively early, which is my preference as well.In Bond£1,526.00 -
(3x75cl) 2017
The Wine Independent (99)
The 2017 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a blend of 76.2% Semillon and 23.8% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is very closed, eventually opening out to reveal notes of apple tart, fresh Bosc pears, and honey-drizzled white peaches with wafts of lime blossom and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with fantastic energy and tension, delivering a long, mineral-laced finish.In Bond£1,754.00 -
The Wine Independent (99)
The 2017 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a blend of 76.2% Semillon and 23.8% Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is very closed, eventually opening out to reveal notes of apple tart, fresh Bosc pears, and honey-drizzled white peaches with wafts of lime blossom and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with fantastic energy and tension, delivering a long, mineral-laced finish.In Bond£3,121.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
Tasted side by side, the 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is unequivocally a few steps ahead of the 2018 Haut-Brion Blanc. I made sure to decant my bottle for three hours before penning a single note, as it always demands aeration. Slightly deeper in color, which is nothing unusual, it has a more complex bouquet of yellow fruit, peach skin, almond shavings, hazelnut and light lanolin notes, all beautifully defined. The palate is extremely well balanced with a tangy, marmalade-tinged entry, dried honey and a slight pepperiness toward the finish. Very cohesive and focused, this is a marvelous, quite cerebral La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. Superb.In Bond£1,169.00 -
In Bond£1,733.50
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James Suckling (98)
Pure and clear aromas of green melon, apple, flint and stone follow through to a full body with extremely attractive fruit, with vivid and energetic acidity at the end. Lime and pineapple, but subdued and very pretty. 55% sauvignon and 45% semillon. Drinkable but in four or five years it will be even better.In Bond£1,703.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Pure and clear aromas of green melon, apple, flint and stone follow through to a full body with extremely attractive fruit, with vivid and energetic acidity at the end. Lime and pineapple, but subdued and very pretty. 55% sauvignon and 45% semillon. Drinkable but in four or five years it will be even better.In Bond£2,289.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bigger, richer white, especially in the context of the vintage, the 2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc offers up a medium to full-bodied, vibrant, concentrated style as well as classic notes of honeyed melon, crushed stone, white flowers, and dried herbs. I love its mid-palate depth, and it has beautifully integrated acidity and outstanding length. It's another serious, age-worthy white in 2021 that will benefit from short-term bottle age and be long-lived.In Bond£1,050.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A bigger, richer white, especially in the context of the vintage, the 2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc offers up a medium to full-bodied, vibrant, concentrated style as well as classic notes of honeyed melon, crushed stone, white flowers, and dried herbs. I love its mid-palate depth, and it has beautifully integrated acidity and outstanding length. It's another serious, age-worthy white in 2021 that will benefit from short-term bottle age and be long-lived.In Bond£2,163.50 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2022 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc checks in as 72% Semillon and 28% Sauvignon Blanc. It brings sensational intensity and depth in its grilled pineapple, ripe citrus, and flower notes as well as this riveting sense of crushed stone-like minerality. This all carries to a full-bodied white that has integrated acidity, a pure, powerful mouthfeel, and a clean, crisp finish that keeps you salivating. Don’t believe the dogma that great whites can’t emerge from hot vintages. This is a concentrated, powerful, incredibly impressive dry white that will evolve gracefully over the coming two decades. The alcohol hit 14.5% and its pH is 3.32.In Bond£486.50 -
James Suckling (96-97)
A creamy, round texture with ripe yet fresh aromas and flavors, showing apples, pears and hints of peaches. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and satisfying. 65.3% sauvignon blanc and 34.7% semillon.In Bond£1,213.50 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-91)
Good medium-deep red. Ripe merlot notes of smoky raspberry and mocha dominate the nose. Fat, full and generous; lush and sweet. Very suave wine, with notes of minerals and hot bricks. Finishes with fine, integrated tannins and lovely persistence. The 2002 shows a more obvious structure today, but this is subtle and silky.In Bond£120.00 -
(12x75cl) 2007
Wine Advocate (96)
Rated - No tasting note given.In Bond£3,566.00
