Chapelle Mission Hb Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chapelle Mission Hb
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 52%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35.5%, Cabernet Franc 12.5%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 85–86/100; Neal Martin 86/100; trade/retail listings list an average score ≈86/100 (review summaries)

Tasting Note
Reticent at first with blackberry, pomegranate and blood-orange notes, forest-floor minerality and a hint of spice. Medium-bodied, bright acidity, firm slightly rustic tannins and a focused, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan pepper beef, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with strict grape selection; destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic fermentation followed by ~12–16 months in oak (≈35% new, estate practice varies).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Domaine Clarence Dillon), sister estate to Château Haut-Brion in Pessac‑Léognan; historic gravel soils and premium Bordeaux blends.