Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mission Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Merlot 43%, Cabernet Franc 9%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Neal Martin 95 (Cult Wines review), Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92, Wine Enthusiast 93, Wine Spectator 91, Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20. Sources:

Tasting Note
Black cherry, cassis and plum with dark chocolate, tobacco, cedar and graphite; savory spice, coffee and subtle truffle. Refined, velvety tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tournedos, game, aged hard cheeses; Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats with malolactic fermentation; blended and aged 14–16 months in French oak (≈60–70% new).

Vineyard Info
La Mission Haut-Brion (owned by the Dillon family since 1983) is a Grand Cru of Pessac-Léognan, producing powerful, refined Bordeaux blends adjacent to Château Haut-Brion.