Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mission Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
54% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 95, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Decanter 95, James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator ~94; widely praised for balance and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, cedar, tobacco and spice; medium-to-full body with fine, gripping tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef côte de boeuf, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), beef rendang.

Production Method
Grapes hand-picked (mid‑Sept to early Oct), fermented and matured in new oak (≈55% new barrels). Classic Bordeaux vinification with élevage in oak.

Vineyard Info
Château La Mission Haut‑Brion, a Cru Classé of Graves and sister estate to Haut‑Brion, owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon; historic estate with modernised cellars and long Woltner tradition.