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

    Château La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2020

    96/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    96/100
    The Wine Independent
    96/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £3,475.22

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    Critic Reviews

    96/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, a blend of 54.7% Sauvignon Blanc and 45.3% Semillon, slowly emerges from the glass with notes of Golden Delicious apple, juicy pears, and coriander seed, followed by underlying hints of paraffin wax, wet pebbles, and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with a lively backbone and energetic apple and pear layers, finishing long with a spicy lift.
    drinking window 2026 - 2042
    date of review 03/2023
    96/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Dominant Sémillon character at this stage in its life, despite having higher Sauvignon Blanc in the blend than usual, giving structure, plenty of waxed citrus peel, lime zest and white peach. Twist of noble bitterness on the finish, excellent grip and salinity. Harvested 27 August to 5 September. 3.27ph.
    drinking window 2023 - 2032
    date of review 02/2023
    96/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a complex and engaging bouquet with Granny Smiths and Conference pear, wet limestone, a subtle petrichor scent that I did not notice from barrel. The palate is very well balanced with admirable weight and just a tad more acidic "bite" compared to its showing en primeur. Hints of lemongrass add more spiciness and vivacity towards the finish that feels persistent in the mouth. This is very impressive and I can foresee a long future ahead. Dare I say that this has passed Haut-Brion Blanc in its slipstream during its élevage? Indeed, I do.
    drinking window 2026 - 2050
    date of review 02/2023

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    Specifications

    abv:
    14.5%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.