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2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion

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The 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a monumental wine that captures the essence of this exceptional vintage. It presents an opulent bouquet of ripe black fruits, cassis, and graphite, intertwined with notes of exotic spices and smoky minerals. On the palate, it displays remarkable concentration and power, balanced by freshness and silky tannins, promising an extraordinary aging potential of 30-40 years.


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Although it emerges from a similar terroir and the same winemaking team, the 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut-Brion and has a more concentrated, dense, powerful style that is all potential at this point. Dense purple-hued, with lots of crème de cassis, black cherries, smoked meats, lead pencil, graphite, and crushed stone aromatics, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a concentrated mid-palate, masses of ripe tannins, integrated acidity, and one hell of a finish. This blockbuster, backward, monster of a La Mission Haut-Brion needs to be forgotten for a good decade (or more) but is going to be just about immortal.

Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the glass with a first wave of stewed black and red plums, mulberries and black raspberries scents, followed by pronounced notions of warm cassis, clove oil, violets and chocolate box, with hints of cast-iron pan, pencil lead and forest floor coming through after a few minutes. The medium to full-bodied palate shimmers with energy, delivering layers of red and black fruits with earthy and mineral sparks and a texture so satiny you need to remember to look for it, finishing with amazing vibrancy. This is so wonderfully evocative and singular, and yet it feels like its holding something back. It makes for an impressive glass right now, but give it a good 5 years in bottle to allow further nuances to emerge and expect it to seriously reward those who can wait a good 12-15 years, when it should really hit its stride.

Robert Parker
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Enticing aromas of currant, crushed stone, blueberry, lead pencil, iodine and graphite follow through to a full body with round, chewy tannins that are polished and powerful, yet balanced and beautiful. In the end, the tannins are compact and tight at the finish. But you want to drink it. Try after 2027, when it will open.

James Suckling
2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Sale price$400.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Lay Down

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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.

1990 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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.

1993 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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.

2015 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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.

2017 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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.

2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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.

2019 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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.

2020 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2020
2020
2020

Deep Roots Find Water

Early summer heat in Pessac-Léognan accelerated ripening across La Mission's historic gravelly slopes. The estate's ancient vines, deeply rooted in the complex gravel-clay subsoils, maintained crucial balance through intense drought conditions. The wine captures both power and precision, showing the concentrated dark fruits and smoky mineral notes that define this noble terroir.

2021 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 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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