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2017 Château La Mission Haut-Brion

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The 2017 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a refined and beautifully balanced Pessac-Léognan, showcasing elegance over power. Aromas of red currant, black cherry, and plum are interwoven with notes of graphite, tobacco, and a touch of smoke. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral-driven finish highlight the precision and sophistication of this wine, which is approachable now but built for graceful aging.


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Critic Reviews
97

This rich, open wine has both acidity and impressively ripe white and yellow-fruit flavors. The creaminess creates a sense of richness underlined by the wood aging. This is a balanced wine, already well integrated and likely to age well. Drink from 2024.

Wine Enthusiast
97

A tight, solid red with crushed-berry, sandalwood, stone and cement flavors. It’s full-bodied, yet very tight and compact with excellent depth and intensity. Closed and austere, but there’s both energy and levity to it at the same time. Try after 2025.

James Suckling
96+

Composed of 56% Merlot, 4.4% Cabernet Franc and 39.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 La Mission Haut-Brion is a little reticent on the nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of crushed blackcurrants, Black Forest cake and Morello cherries with suggestions of cigar box, pencil shavings, charcoal and fertile loam. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic intensity with loads of mineral layers and a rock-solid line of firm, grainy tannins, finishing very long and with great energy.

Robert Parker
The Estate

Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. Founded in the 16th century, it has a long and illustrious history in winemaking. The estate was acquired by the owners of Château Haut-Brion, the Dillon family, in 1983, but it continues to maintain its distinct identity and wine style. La Mission Haut-Brion is classified as a Graves Cru Classé, producing both red and white wines of exceptional quality and aging potential.

10123573100817 1990
1990
1990

Old Vines Master Sun

Intense summer warmth challenged vines, but La Mission's deep gravel-clay soils provided perfect water balance through heat spikes. The estate's ancient parcels and strategic Graves position preserved freshness despite intense temperatures. The wine reveals profound smoke notes, black fruit intensity, and the mineral tension that marks this historic site.

10123573100817 1993
1993
1993

Late Rain Challenges Harvest

September rains complicated the harvest timing at La Mission, yet the estate's renowned gravel soils provided crucial drainage during the wet period. The old Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the Haut-Brion plateau demonstrated their ability to withstand difficult conditions. The wine reflects the vintage's lean character, showing classic Graves tobacco and earth notes with moderate concentration and an elegant structure.

10123573100817 2015
2015
2015

Perfect Conditions Yield Bordeaux Gem

The 2015 growing season at La Mission Haut-Brion was characterized by a warm, dry summer followed by ideal conditions during harvest. These factors led to perfect ripeness in both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, resulting in grapes with exceptional concentration and balance. The 2015 La Mission Haut-Brion captures the essence of this stellar vintage, showcasing both power and elegance.

10123573100817 2017
2017
2017

Grand Format with Built-in Longevit

A cooler and wetter 2017 vintage produced fresh, elegant wines with moderate alcohol. The double magnum format preserves structure and enhances the wine’s evolution, allowing for graceful aging over time.

10123573100817 2018
2018
2018

Triumph of Balance and Power

The 2018 growing season at La Mission Haut-Brion was characterized by a rainy spring followed by a long, hot, and dry summer, creating conditions for optimal ripeness. Despite the challenges of mildew pressure early in the season, meticulous vineyard management and ideal weather during harvest resulted in grapes of exceptional quality. The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion reflects this unique vintage, combining intensity with finesse in a truly remarkable expression.

10123573100817 2019
2019
2019

Freshness Meets Bordeaux Power

The 2019 growing season at La Mission Haut-Brion saw a mix of challenges and favorable conditions, with a rainy spring followed by a hot, dry summer. Timely rains in September refreshed the vines, allowing for optimal ripening and harvest under ideal conditions. The resulting wine showcases the vintage's hallmark freshness and concentration, with La Mission Haut-Brion's signature power and finesse.

10123573100817 2021
2021
2021

Gravel Heights Shield Fruit

Early frost impact was followed by difficult conditions through July, yet the vineyard's elevated gravel croupe provided crucial drainage during late summer rains. The estate's unique microclimate helped extend the growing season through October. The final blend shows impressive concentration with crushed rock minerality and La Mission's characteristic smoky complexity despite the challenging year.

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