Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Leognan White 2021
White
2021
Bordeaux
Pessac-Leognan
Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Tasting Notes
The 2021 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a much more nuanced bouquet than the Haut-Brion Blanc this year with scents of Japanese yuzu, crushed stone, apple blossom and a touch of elderflower. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, taut and fresh, vibrant and focused. This is more linear than the Haut-Brion and stricter, yet the precision on the finish is a wonder to behold. Fabulous.
About the Winery
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is one of the most revered estates in Bordeaux, located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of the Graves region. With origins dating back to the 16th century, the estate has a long-standing reputation for producing wines of remarkable depth and character. It has been classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Graves since 1953 and has often been regarded as the “sixth First Growth” due to its consistent excellence.
Now owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, which also owns neighboring Château Haut-Brion, La Mission shares similar gravelly soils and meticulous winemaking standards. The estate produces both an outstanding red and a rare, age-worthy white wine. While the red is known for its structure and intensity, the white - crafted from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc - is one of the most acclaimed dry white wines in Bordeaux.