Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2015
Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion dates back to the 16th century and lies over the road from Chateau Haut-Brion, in the appellation of Pessac-Leognan, which lies just to the south of the city of Bordeaux on the left (west) bank of the Garonne River. The estate was acquired by Domaine Clarence Dillon (who'd owned Haut-Brion since 1935) in 1983 after which the estate underwent an enormous modernisation. These days Domaine Clarence Dillon is run by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, great-grandson of Clarence Dillon and while the estate was not included as a Premier Cru (First Growth) in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, it's considered by many to be the 'unofficial' sixth First Growth.
Conditions in 2015 were warm and sunny, producing one of the finest La Missions of all time, as the reviews below clearly show. The wine is a blend of 58% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 35% cabernet sauvignon.
The wine was acquired direct from the Chateau in 2022 and has been stored in temperature controlled conditions since that time.
"Rose petals, sandalwood and currants with some plums and fruit tea. Full-bodied, tight and focused. Incredibly straight and minerally. Toned muscles here. Tannic. Traditional and unwavering. Try in 2024."
100 points, James Suckling.
"Youthfully mute with bright, youthful red currants, black raspberries, cassis and freshly crushed blackberries notions, it slowly unfurls to reveal an earthy/minerally undercurrent of damp soil, charcoal, iron ore and truffles plus a waft of violets. Medium to full-bodied, decadently fruited and yet wonderfully elegant with very ripe, very silky tannins, freshness that sits well in the background and an almost electric intensity of vibrant red and black fruit flavors, it finishes long and minerally. Just. Beautiful. Consider giving it 6-7 years in bottle before broaching and drink it over the next 30+."
98 points, Robert Parker.
"More opulent, sexy and concentrated, the 2015 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion is a tour de force that has everything you could want from Bordeaux. A huge nose of smoke tobacco, gravelly earth, graphite, cassis, and blackcurrants gives way to a full-bodied, concentrated, perfectly balanced beauty that has incredible depth of flavor and intensity, yet with no weight. While the overall impression is upfront and in your face, it has incredible elegance and length on the finish (as well as ripe tannin) and will keep for three decades."
98 points, Jebb Dunnuck.
| SKU | 1MISHAUBR15 |
| Brand | Chateau La Mission |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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