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Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2006
$915.00
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2006
$915.00
Pessac-Léognan
2006
59% Merlot
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
1% Cabernet Franc
Region: Bordeaux
ESTATE HISTORY
La Mission Haut-Brion is the sister property of the First Growth Château Haut-Brion.
The Dillon family purchased the estate in 1983 and immediately set to work on an ambitious renovation program for the property, including a number of technical enhancements designed to preserve and perpetuate its exceptional terroir as well as other embellishments, while taking care not to interfere with the special aura, charm and spirituality inhabiting the place.
TERROIR
The terroir of Château La Mission Haut-Brion is linked profoundly to Château Haut-Brion’s and so are the histories of these two estates. Separated only by the road that goes from Pessac to Talence, in the heart of the Graves appellation, the two properties stand facing one another like twin sisters, extremely close, yet so very different.
The gravel, comprised of small pebbles formed of various types of quartz, is a key element contributing to the particularly valuable potential of Château La Mission Haut-Brion’s winegrowing soil. The gravelly soil lies upon a unique subsoil of clay, sand, limestone and shelly sand, formed at the end of the Tertiary era and then during the Quaternary era, throughout the ice age.
VITICULTURE
Sustainable farming practices
The protection of the environment is an ancient practice rooted in the preservation of the terroir, which has been passed down from generation to generation.
WINEMAKING
The best wines are selected for the blend of Château La Mission Haut-Brion red and are matured in barrels for 18 to 20 months. 80% new barrels.
TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS
Exuberant describes it best.
Its intense color stems from purplish violet.
Right from the first swirl one experiences an explosion
of diverse aromas with an impressive complexity.
One finds raspberries, blackberries, cigars, cedar, coffee,
and licorice – so many bewitching scents.
The mouth starts with an enveloping feeling of softness.
Then the wine expands and invades the senses.
From that moment on, the extremely mature tannins take over illustrating the enormous concentration of this wine.
An amazing freshness carries this tannic mass, as a railroad train would chugging along the tracks, carrying it a long, long way to a finish of immeasurable length on the palate. No stopping, no rest, the wine simply evolves with
every stage superbly managed from start to finish.
Its intense color stems from purplish violet.
Right from the first swirl one experiences an explosion
of diverse aromas with an impressive complexity.
One finds raspberries, blackberries, cigars, cedar, coffee,
and licorice – so many bewitching scents.
The mouth starts with an enveloping feeling of softness.
Then the wine expands and invades the senses.
From that moment on, the extremely mature tannins take over illustrating the enormous concentration of this wine.
An amazing freshness carries this tannic mass, as a railroad train would chugging along the tracks, carrying it a long, long way to a finish of immeasurable length on the palate. No stopping, no rest, the wine simply evolves with
every stage superbly managed from start to finish.
Best served with rich and heavy steaks, grilled and roast lamb, aged Parmesan.
Please note the image is of a representative bottle. For pictures of the actual bottle please contact us.