2013 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion
France / Bordeaux / Pessac-Leognan Blanc
The nose of the white Château la Mission Haut-Brion vintage 2013 is enormously complex, showing subtle hints of white flowers, pineapple, lemon, and very ripe, juicy white peaches. The wine starts out with considerable acidity and is almost tangy.
This freshness gives the wine a linear structure that opens up to become much bigger and more voluptuous.
The weather conditions throughout the growing season led to a small crop, but modern winemaking techniques and close, expert attention guaranteed the quality of the wines.
Blend:
76% Sémillon, 24% Sauvignon Blanc.
Ratings vintage 2013:
- Vinum Wine Magazine: 20/20.
- Andreas Larsson: 97/100.
- Wine Spectator: 96/100.
- The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 95/100.
- Gault & Millau: 18.5/20.
- Bettane et Desseauve: 18.5/20.
Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves involves only the red Château la Mission Haut-Brion.
Before reverting to its original name beginning with the 2009 vintage, Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc was known as Château Laville Haut-Brion.
75cl ∙ 13.5 % vol ∙ Contains sulphites