Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011 - Cru Classé de Graves
17/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17/20
Gault & Millau
95/100
Robert Parker
93-96/100
Wine Spectator
17/20
Jancis Robinson
"The 2011 vintage combines spices and fruit on the nose and palate. Tannins are present on the attack with a classic, fragrant finish and a very appealing, medium-bodied depth. It exudes a certain sophistication, but without overwhelming with its substance. This wine, which unfolds with great finesse, can be enjoyed fairly quickly. " A real charm! (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF) Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine delivered in France.
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Eye
Very deep dark red color with purple highlights
Nose
Very expressive, intense, and open, with notes of black cherries, blackberries, and spices.
Mouth
The wine builds smoothly in tannic power towards a creamy mid-palate. On the finish, the tannic structure tightens, leading to a very beautiful aromatic persistence.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2036
Guard
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About wine:
Smoky and spicy nose, silky texture, a touch of harshness in the tannins compared to the 2014, but lots of character and a long finish.
About the estate:
While awaiting new facilities, as with its big brother Haut-Brion, Mission continues to delight us with its velvety, wonderfully complex wine, a superb expression of Merlot grown on deep gravel soils (often more than 50% of the blend) and an exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon that we dream of tasting on its own one day! The white wine, dominated by Sémillon, is still unrivalled in Bordeaux in terms of aromatic nobility and complexity.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Separated from Château Haut-Brion only by the RN 250 road and united with it since 1983 as part of the Clarence Dillon estates, this cru stands out for its history. This history is linked to the powerful Lestonnac family until 1682, then, until the Revolution, to the Lazarist Fathers of Saint-Vincent, who recognized the remarkable qualities of its gravelly terroir, now planted with 29 hectares of vines, including 3.6 hectares of white grapes.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 17/20 (Outstanding)
About wine:
The texture is taut, precise, chiseled, and slender. The spices bring warmth and charm. A balance of power and intensity, yet with great elegance.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The small production (4,150 cases) of La Mission-Haut-Brion in 2011 reflects the nobility and complexity of this great terroir. Aromas of burning embers, scorched earth, blueberry, blackcurrant, licorice, and spices burst from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored wine. Full-bodied (atypical for 2011), but without any harsh edges, this opulent, multidimensional, fleshy, rich, surprisingly long, balanced wine is another great success in what is almost the centenary of remarkable wines produced from this sacred vineyard. This long-lived 2011 should be reasonably ripe in 4 to 6 years and should age well for two decades. A revelation in a vintage that is unlikely to receive much exciting press.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
The 2011 vintage combines spices and fruit on the nose and palate. Tannins are present on the attack with a classic, fragrant finish and a very appealing, medium-bodied depth. It exudes a certain sophistication, but without overwhelming with its substance. This wine, which unfolds with great finesse, can be enjoyed fairly quickly.
About the estate:
The château has gravelly soil that is slightly richer than that of Haut-Brion, which lies opposite. If we were to define the specific characteristics of this famous wine based on the vintages we have tasted, we would say that it is very similar to Château Haut-Brion. It has the same qualities of suppleness and mellowness (which in no way prevent long and glorious developments in the bottle), as well as the same highly original smoky bouquet. Its mouthfeel, on the other hand, is quite different, more mellow, deeper when young, and more charming, as it is easier to understand in its early years. With age, La Mission yields to Haut-Brion in terms of complexity of style and pure finesse, but surpasses its neighbor in voluptuous texture. As you can see, these two cousins, vinified by the same team and with the same high standards, are perfect reflections of their own terroirs and grape variety choices.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 93-96/100 (Exceptional wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17/20
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