Château La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan - La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Rouge - 2010

Wine:

The 2010 Red Pessac-Léognan Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is a magnificent exercise in style. Deep, intense, with juvenile notes of black fruits, plum and menthol, it unfolds a palate of great amplitude, that is extremely seductive, with a grain of tannins still firm and yet terribly promising.

The 2010 vintage, rated 100/100 by Parker, marks the apotheosis of the château; the second wine is never far behind...

Vinification:

Hand harvested from September 8th to October 8th. Aged in oak barrels of which 35% are new. Bottled from 21 to 24 May 2012.

Color:

Deep, dark red.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits, plum punctuated with mentholated notes and spicy touches.

Palate:

Deep and intense, with tannins that are still firm, this wine combines amplitude, concentration, freshness and persistence with great style and elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled prime rib, lined shallots, crown roasted lamb, spiced duck, baked guinea fowl and roasted potatoes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Located in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, the Mission Haut-Brion faces Château Haut-Brion. The two mythical estates share the same terroir and the same winemaking teams. If Haut-Brion sometimes takes the upper hand when aging, the sensuality of the Mission wines gives them a superiority in their early years that is recognized by the majority of international critics  and that, when aged, have nothing to envy their rival.