Château La Mission Haut-Brion
La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion
Red Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
In 1664 Madame de Lestonnac bequeathed the domaine of La Mission Haut-Brion to the Peres Lazaristes a congregation founded by Saint Vincent de Paul. The good fathers worked to restore their property to its rightful worth. After them the Chiapella family (owners in the 19th century) and Woltner family (owners between 1919 and 1983) never stopped improving the vineyard and modernizing the cellars. Since 1983 the Dillon family already owner of Chateau Haut-Brion continues the same policy under the presidency of H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg.
Description
The 2011 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion is soft, smooth, and charming today, displaying plush plum, black cherry, licorice, cedar, chocolate, and tobacco notes. It begins with velvety red and black fruit flavors and transitions into a savory, earth-tinged palate with silky tannins and a long, slightly dry finish. Wine-Searcher describes it as “already drinking well,” while TastingBook highlights its suppleness and fresh finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs superbly with roast lamb, duck breast, game birds, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses like Comté and Tomme de Savoie. The wine’s freshness and graphite accents complement earthy, savory dishes.
