La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2019 - Second vin
95/100
James Suckling
92/100
Yves Beck
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“Wonderfully fragrant with notes of violet and raspberry that carry through to a medium-bodied palate. Full-bodied with completely integrated tannins that are firm and balanced. You can hardly ‘see’ the tannins, but you can feel them. Best after 2025, but already so lovely. ” (James Suckling 2022) - Delivered in a wooden crate for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Pickup Point” delivery method)
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Eye
Deep, purplish-red color
Nose
An intense bouquet with notes of ripe fruit (cherry, blackberry) and wood
Palate
Round, full-bodied, and rich. The tannins are powerful and juicy.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Pair it with red meat, game, or a leg of lamb...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2021 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the wine:
Not very colorful, a little too soft but full-bodied and very pleasant. Still, you’d expect more from a second wine from Mission, especially at this price. Clarence is closer to the grand style characteristic of the Dillon vineyards.
About the estate:
While awaiting its new facilities—much like its larger counterpart, Haut-Brion—Mission continues to delight us with its velvety, wonderfully complex wine, a superb expression of Merlot grown on deep gravel soils (often making up more than 50% of the blend) and an exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon that we dream of one day tasting on its own! The Sémillon-dominant white wine remains unrivaled in Bordeaux in terms of aromatic nobility and complexity.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Separated from Château Haut-Brion only by the RN 250 and part of the Clarence Dillon estates since 1983, this cru stands out for its history. Its history is linked to the powerful de Lestonnac family until 1682, and then, until the Revolution, to the Lazarist Fathers of Saint-Vincent, who recognized the remarkable qualities of its gravelly terroir, which is now planted with 29 hectares of vines, including 3.6 hectares of white grape varieties.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
The château is situated on gravelly soil, slightly richer than that of Haut-Brion, which lies directly across from it. If one were to define the distinctive character of this famous cru based on the vintages tasted, one would say that it bears a striking resemblance to Château Haut-Brion. It possesses the same qualities of suppleness and smooth integration (which in no way preclude long and glorious aging in the bottle), as well as the same highly original smoky bouquet. Its profile on the palate, however, is quite different: it is mellower, deeper as a young wine, and more charming, as it is easier to appreciate from its earliest years. With age, La Mission falls short of Haut-Brion in terms of stylistic complexity and pure finesse, but surpasses its neighbor in the voluptuousness of its texture. As you can see, these two cousins—vinified by the same team with the same high standards—are perfect reflections of their respective terroirs and grape variety selections.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Wonderfully fragrant with notes of violet and raspberry that carry through to a medium-bodied palate. Full-bodied with completely integrated tannins that are firm and balanced. You can hardly “taste” the tannins, but you can sense them. Best after 2025, but already so lovely.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A subtle, floral character with hints of peony, black pepper, and blackcurrant. The tannins are firm, well-integrated, and in harmony with the wine’s fresh structure. A fruity finish with good length. A serious wine that deserves some time to age. 2024–2037
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. A. LENZI. Published on December 16, 2023
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