Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion2018
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Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2018 is on uniquely stony soil in the Pessac-Léognan appellation close to the city of Bordeaux. It is a Cru Classé in the Graves Classification of 1953. The 22.5 hectare red wine vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (44%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). The chateau wine is vinified in large (180hl) temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats and aged in 100% new French oak for an average of 22 months.
Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2018 is on uniquely stony soil in the Pessac-Léognan appellation close to the city of Bordeaux. It is a Cru Classé in the Graves Classification of 1953. The 22.5 hectare red wine vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (44%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). The chateau wine is vinified in large (180hl) temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats and aged in 100% new French oak for an average of 22 months.
- TypeCabernet Sauvignon Blends
- Size750mL
- RegionBordeaux
- Current Vintage2018
- Standard Drinks8.3
- Alcohol Volume14.0%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChateau La Mission Haut-Brion
- ClosureCork
- More about James Suckling
James Suckling
Prestigous American wine reviewer for jamessuckling.com
Vintage 2018
98 points
A tight and linear red with fantastic oyster-shell, iodine and crushed-stone character, complementing the currants and blackberries. Extremely long and fresh.
- More about Andrew Caillard MW
Andrew Caillard MW
Member of the Dan Murphy's Wine Panel and Master Of Wine (MW)
Vintage 2018
96 points
53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.6% Cabernet Franc Deep crimson. Intense dark cherry, blackberry fruits, shells wood varnish notes. Plentiful chocolatey tannins, some mocha/ espresso notes. Vigorous slightly leafy finish with some roasted chestnut notes.
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