Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.553 ratings
9.713 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Andrew S

Nice deep fruit. Tannins are evolving but certainly still present. Some dirt/gravel, hints of leather and cedar. Nice acidity and length. Better several hours after opening.

Nice deep fruit. Tannins are evolving but certainly still present. Some dirt/gravel, hints of leather and cedar. Nice acidity and length. Better several hours after opening.

Sep 29th, 2019
Bill Bender

This was absolutely mind blowing! Dense purple in the glass, graphite and cedar bouquet, layers and layers of silky smooth sweet tannins and blueberry smoke infused fruit. A stunning plush, expansive masterpiece. Wow.

This was absolutely mind blowing! Dense purple in the glass, graphite and cedar bouquet, layers and layers of silky smooth sweet tannins and blueberry smoke infused fruit. A stunning plush, expansive masterpiece. Wow.

Aug 19th, 2017
Gregory Fulchiero

Spellbinding composition of forest floor, cedar, cassis, melted chocolate, and coffee. With fondue at 12,000 feet...perfect

Spellbinding composition of forest floor, cedar, cassis, melted chocolate, and coffee. With fondue at 12,000 feet...perfect

Nov 25th, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

98 Pesaac is where it is at.

98 Pesaac is where it is at.

Dec 15th, 2013
Philippe Thibault

Highly, highly recommended.

Highly, highly recommended.

May 10th, 2018
Ron Siegel

Youthful when 1st opened that needed some air to develop. This was polished with notes of graphite, cedar, leather, menthol, savory spice & tobacco

Youthful when 1st opened that needed some air to develop. This was polished with notes of graphite, cedar, leather, menthol, savory spice & tobacco

May 11th, 2024
Grant Simpson

Absolute banger in a extraordinary flight

Absolute banger in a extraordinary flight

Feb 3rd, 2024
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

1998 vintage. Open approximately three hours before tasting. Light-medium body. Subtle complexities and that silken, milk chocolate creaminess that just glides along forever. Hints of sweetness and tobacco on the finish. One of those beautiful Bordeaux that you could seemingly drink all afternoon without palate fatigue. Has entered the optimal drinking zone but feel it’s got a few more tricks up the sleeve before hitting the top of the bell curve in the next decade. Always a treat.

1998 vintage. Open approximately three hours before tasting. Light-medium body. Subtle complexities and that silken, milk chocolate creaminess that just glides along forever. Hints of sweetness and tobacco on the finish. One of those beautiful Bordeaux that you could seemingly drink all afternoon without palate fatigue. Has entered the optimal drinking zone but feel it’s got a few more tricks up the sleeve before hitting the top of the bell curve in the next decade. Always a treat.

Feb 18th, 2023
Tom Garland

1.5 hour decant (decent chunky/fine/cloudy sediment). An amazing dark purplish ruby red color...still looks young. On the nose: Nice big beautiful aromatics of graphite, currants, forest floor, sweet tobacco, creme brulee, and a little green veggie/barn yard funk. Taste: NICE! A smooth, soft, elegant, vibrant medium plus body wine with cedar, leather, blueberry, earth, smoke, and a crushed gravel-pencil lead_medium plus finish. Could drink this all night, but will probably be gone in the next hour.

1.5 hour decant (decent chunky/fine/cloudy sediment). An amazing dark purplish ruby red color...still looks young. On the nose: Nice big beautiful aromatics of graphite, currants, forest floor, sweet tobacco, creme brulee, and a little green veggie/barn yard funk. Taste: NICE! A smooth, soft, elegant, vibrant medium plus body wine with cedar, leather, blueberry, earth, smoke, and a crushed gravel-pencil lead_medium plus finish. Could drink this all night, but will probably be gone in the next hour.

Aug 8th, 2021
Fredybeans

Robe pourpre à noire
Nez envoûtant t de fruits noire café tabac puissant et gourmand
Bouche ample précise ample un toucher de bouche incroyable et fiable super équilibre gourmande reprenant les fruits noirs et le tabac

Robe pourpre à noire
Nez envoûtant t de fruits noire café tabac puissant et gourmand
Bouche ample précise ample un toucher de bouche incroyable et fiable super équilibre gourmande reprenant les fruits noirs et le tabac

Jun 29th, 2020