Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 2022
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2022
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau La Mission Haut-Brion
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionPessac-Leognan
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14
- LWIN10131792022
- Avg. Critic Score4.5★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Less muscular and more approachable than it appeared en primeur, the 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion has turned out beautifully in bottle. Unfurling with aromas of spices, smoke, dark berries, pencil lead and licorice mingled with delicate floral top-notes, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated with a velvety attack that segues into an elegantly structured and energetic mid-palate that's nicely framed by sweet but abundant tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating and perfumed finish. It's a blend of 51.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43.2% Merlot and 5.1% Cabernet Franc.
- Drinking Window: 2032 - 2052
- Reviewer Name: Yohan Castaing
- Review Date: March 2025
The 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion has a touch more reduction on the nose, a mélange of red and black fruit, cassis and light floral scents. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins. Impressive tension and linearity, touches of black pepper and graphite furnish that quite classical finish. A fabulous wine but, as I wrote before, it must take the silver medal to the gaff on the other side of the road. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
- Drinking Window: 2030 - 2065
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: March 2026