Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2020
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2020 is a red wine from the Pessac Leognan appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. Managed by the Dillon family of Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1983, the estate shares a prestigious winemaking team with its neighbor, Chateau Haut-Brion. The winery follows a philosophy of viticultural precision, utilizing high vine density on deep gravel and clay banks to produce wines known for their unique intensity and aromatic complexity.
Wine Description
In the glass, the 2020 vintage displays a beautiful, dark purple or black-ruby hue. The nose is intense and captivating, opening with aromas of blackcurrants, wild strawberries, and ripe cherries, complemented by complex notes of burning embers, pencil shavings, violets, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fleshy, and thick, showing a muscular yet elegantly structured profile with incredibly fine-grained, powdery tannins. Stylistically, it is a paragon of balance and depth, offering a long, fragrant finish with hints of baker's chocolate, cardamom, and spice. The varietal composition is a blend of 48.6% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.2% Cabernet Franc. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is projected between 2030 and 2065.
Accolades
Robert Parker - 100 points
James Suckling - 99 points
Vinous - 98 points
Decanter - 98 points
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2020 is a red wine from the Pessac Leognan appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. Managed by the Dillon family of Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1983, the estate shares a prestigious winemaking team with its neighbor, Chateau Haut-Brion. The winery follows a philosophy of viticultural precision, utilizing high vine density on deep gravel and clay banks to produce wines known for their unique intensity and aromatic complexity.
Wine Description
In the glass, the 2020 vintage displays a beautiful, dark purple or black-ruby hue. The nose is intense and captivating, opening with aromas of blackcurrants, wild strawberries, and ripe cherries, complemented by complex notes of burning embers, pencil shavings, violets, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fleshy, and thick, showing a muscular yet elegantly structured profile with incredibly fine-grained, powdery tannins. Stylistically, it is a paragon of balance and depth, offering a long, fragrant finish with hints of baker's chocolate, cardamom, and spice. The varietal composition is a blend of 48.6% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.2% Cabernet Franc. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is projected between 2030 and 2065.
Accolades
Robert Parker - 100 points
James Suckling - 99 points
Vinous - 98 points
Decanter - 98 points
Description
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2020 is a red wine from the Pessac Leognan appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. Managed by the Dillon family of Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1983, the estate shares a prestigious winemaking team with its neighbor, Chateau Haut-Brion. The winery follows a philosophy of viticultural precision, utilizing high vine density on deep gravel and clay banks to produce wines known for their unique intensity and aromatic complexity.
Wine Description
In the glass, the 2020 vintage displays a beautiful, dark purple or black-ruby hue. The nose is intense and captivating, opening with aromas of blackcurrants, wild strawberries, and ripe cherries, complemented by complex notes of burning embers, pencil shavings, violets, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fleshy, and thick, showing a muscular yet elegantly structured profile with incredibly fine-grained, powdery tannins. Stylistically, it is a paragon of balance and depth, offering a long, fragrant finish with hints of baker's chocolate, cardamom, and spice. The varietal composition is a blend of 48.6% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.2% Cabernet Franc. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is projected between 2030 and 2065.
Accolades
Robert Parker - 100 points
James Suckling - 99 points
Vinous - 98 points
Decanter - 98 points
