Description

A rare treasure produced by an icon of the Bordeuax region, the white wine from Château La Mission Haut-Brion is the result of blending Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grown on a three-hectare plot. In the cellar, the varieties ferment in barrels and the wine age for nine to 12 months in the same type of container whose proportion of new wood ranges from 40% to 50%.

It’s not great surprise that the wine contains a great array of pronounced aromas, a superb energy which conterbalences its ample aspect. Made for ageing, it wil pair well with fleshy dishes with plenty of flavours.

iDealwine Primeur tasting note : “Minerality is the key word for this wine’s nose with notes of flint and white fruits as well as floral aromas. The palate contains a beautiful salinity and a structured undercurrent which is open, fresh and elegant in a subtle manner. The finish leaves saline and mineral flavours for us to savour.”

Wine Advocate : “Offering up generous amounts of lemon oil, spices and ripe orchard fruits with a touch of spring flowers, the 2023 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and broad, with a rich, aromatic palate. It concludes with an ethereal, powerful finish that carries elegant white fruit notes. It’s a blend of 65.3% Sauvignon Blanc and 34.7% Sémillon.”