Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mission Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 58%; Cabernet Sauvignon 32%; Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100 pts (one of the wines of the vintage). Other notable scores reported: Wine Spectator (reported up to 100), James Suckling ~95, Neal Martin ~96+

Tasting Note
Dense ruby color; intense black fruit (blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant), graphite, tobacco, smoke and cedar; powerful, concentrated palate with velvety yet firm tannins and a very long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye or short ribs, mushroom risotto, braised beef, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean bulgogi/galbi, soy‑glazed beef, mushroom and black‑bean dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation; aged in oak (≈16–20 months) with 75% new barrels (élevage typical of the château).

Vineyard Info
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a historic Cru Classé of Pessac-Léognan (formerly owned by Lazarists, later Woltner family), now part of Domaine Clarence Dillon; renowned for stony Graves terroir and high-quality red blends.