Region: Pessac-Léognan, France

Vintage: 2023

Composition: 47.9% Merlot, 45.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6.3% Cabernet Franc

History: The property owes its name, origin, and old reputation to a historic congregation called “Congregation of the Mission” or “Lazarists”, founded in the seventeenth century by Saint Vincent de Paul. Since 1983, La Mission Haut-Brion is one of the jewels of Domaine Clarence Dillon, which has completely renovated the Castle and built high-tech technical facilities. Before entering the actual “cathedral of the wine” cellar, visitors are welcomed into a cloister near the small chapel Notre-Dame of Aubrion, built at the end of the 17th century. Many critics today consider Château de la Mission Haut-Brion one of Bordeaux’s best wines.

Tasting Notes:

Bold purple in color, this aromatic, concentrated wine offers blackberry and vanilla-scented wood on the nose. Full-bodied and broad on the palate, it showcases superb fruit, followed by perceptible tannins balanced by a plump, velvety texture. Refreshingly long and flavorful, this lovely Mission Haut-Brion finishes superbly.