La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, Pessac Léognan
    Château La Mission Haut-Brion

    La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, Pessac Léognan,

    Destination

    La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, Pessac Léognan, 2015

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, Pessac Léognan, 2015

    Why oh why can't we sell the Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion wines. Year after year they produce exquisite wines from some of Bordeaux's most hallowed terroirs – and mature they are some of our favourite wines to drink. And yet commercially they remain the least sought after of the Firsts and pseudo-Firsts. Perhaps 2015 will be the vintage their fortunes change; they have made a spellbinding range. Chapelle, the second wine of La Mission Haut Brion is initially introverted, but with coaxing it reveals aromas of sweet loganberry, Asian spice, bacon and cigar smoke. The palate is really intense with saline and mineral notes interspersing the core of crème de cassis. The tannic structure really is extremely impressive; one is left with pure, silky flavours of cherry stone fruit.

    ABV:
    14.5%
    92/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    The best estates have really worked the aromatics during ageing, recognising that the 2021s are less concentrated at their heart than many recent vintages. This is a great example, expressive and enticing, with spiced cloves and white pepper, campfire and crushed rocks, with plenty of raspberry and loganberry fruit that have a sense of springing back after the first sip. 48hl/h yields after no frost and very little mildew. 27% new oak.
    Date Reviewed:
    04/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2025 - 2038
    86-88/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
    The 2021 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it slips out of the glass with expressive notions of juicy plums, warm cassis, and red roses plus hints of cinnamon stick and underbrush. Light to medium-bodied, the palate has a racy backbone and rounded tannins supporting the delicate fruit, finishing earthy.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2026 - 2036
    89/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2021 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion has a capable bouquet, that same mélange of red and black fruit, hints of undergrowth and potpourri emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly edgy tannins, a fresh bead of acidity, a light sapidity and a cohesive finish. Enjoy it over the next six to ten years.
    Date Reviewed:
    02/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2025 - 2036

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    Producer:
    Château La Mission Haut-Brion
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    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.