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    La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2020

    Bordeaux • Pessac-Léognan • Second wine of Château La Mission Haut-Brion • Red

    285,00€ tax included
    285,00€ tax included
    95,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château La Mission Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux's most iconic estates, a direct neighbor of the prestigious Château Haut-Brion. Owned by Domaines Clarence Dillon, this legendary wine is distinguished by its powerful, harmonious, and remarkably structured style. La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, the estate's second wine, benefits from the same expertise as its older sibling, while expressing a more approachable expression of this exceptional terroir. Each vintage reflects the richness of the deep gravelly soils of Pessac and the excellence of the work in the vineyard and the cellar.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 93/100
    • Vinous 93/100
    • James Suckling 96/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 91/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion 2020 boasts an intense purple robe with violet highlights. The nose is concentrated, mingling notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, and cedar. On the palate, the attack is supple and the texture ample, with perfectly integrated tannins. The long, silky finish reveals a mineral and spicy structure, promising excellent aging potential.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine perfectly complements a grilled rib of beef, a hare stew, or a milk-fed lamb roasted with herbs.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Château La Mission Haut-Brion vineyard stretches across deep gravelly soils, typical of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, resting on a clay-sand subsoil. This exceptional, perfectly drained terroir allows for a slow and even ripening of the grapes. The vines destined for La Chapelle are cultivated with care, respecting the natural balance, to produce grapes of optimal quality and reveal the full complexity of the wine.

    Owner and history

    Château La Mission Haut-Brion has belonged to the Dillon family since 1983, who also own Château Haut-Brion. Led by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the family is dedicated to preserving Bordeaux's winemaking heritage while infusing it with modernity and high standards. Thanks to a humanist and sustainable vision, Domaines Clarence Dillon has elevated La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion to one of Bordeaux's finest second wines, combining accessibility with excellence.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château La Mission Haut-Brion follows a traditional method, with fermentations in temperature-controlled tanks and meticulous pump-overs. For this 2020 vintage, aging takes place in French oak barrels, approximately 25% of which are new, for 14 to 16 months. This controlled winemaking gives La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion finesse, depth, and complexity, in a style true to the estate's DNA.

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    The team's opinion

    This 2020 reveals a striking density and depth, enhanced by a velvety texture and captivating aromas of black fruits and noble spices.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2025 à 2042

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex