Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2002

Blend

52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine designation

Château La Mission Haut Brion, Red, 2002
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pairs with ravioli with porcini mushrooms, game in sauce, wild duck with bitter orange.
Data sheet

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2002

Tasting notes

A dark red color. The nose reveals intense aromas of black fruit, spices, and tobacco. The palate is voluptuous with a smooth tannic texture and a fresh, fruity expression. The finish is long, supported by a pleasant acidity.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 25.6 hectares for red
Soil composition: Gravel based with a subsoil composed of clay, sand and limestone.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks with temperature control.
Maceration technique: Blending takes place following the malolactic fermentation prior to the barrel maturation.
Aging: Oak barrels
66% new oak barrels.
Type of oak: French

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Originally part of a larger estate belonging to Arnaud de Lestonnac, before being acquired by Pères Lazaristes in 1540, the congregation of priests would develop the vineyards significantly. The name « La Mission » was added during the time the Lazarists priests operated the estate. Confiscated by the state during the French Revolution before being purchased in 1821 by Martial-Victor Vaillant. The estate was purchased by Domaine Clarence Dillon in 1983, managed alongside Château Haut-Brion.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Sustainable agriculturally minded with the objective being to reduce the amount of phytosanitary treatments per season. The soil structure is maintained to improve the conditions for active microbial life.