Bordeaux
Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Red - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Pessac-Léognan
Grape variety: 51.3% Merlot, 45.2% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3.5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13.4 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Wine:
Showcasing the exceptional quality of the 2021 vintage, the 2021 Red Pessac-Léognan Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion once again impresses with its intensity and refinement, hallmarks of the estate. Broad and complete, it carries the vintage’s freshness with finesse, offering an extra layer of velvety texture and an elegant, extended finish. This wine promises a long and rewarding evolution.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged in barrelsColor:
Shiny dark garnet red.Nose:
Delicate aromas of red and black fruits with hints of wood.Palate:
A rich and complex structure combining power with velvety tannins, complemented by delicately toasted flavors and a long, persistent finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Entrecôte Bordelaise, roast squab with shallots, leg of venison, Fourme de Montbrison cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031
Located in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, La Mission Haut-Brion sits just across from Château Haut-Brion. These two iconic estates share the same exceptional terroir and winemaking team.
While Haut-Brion often shows its full potential with age, La Mission Haut-Brion is celebrated for its immediate appeal. Known for its early approachability, it delivers a lush, silky texture and a richly expressive mid-palate, qualities that have earned it high praise from critics.