Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Blanc 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mission Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (62.7%), Sémillon (37.3%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Jeb Dunnuck 97, James Suckling 96, Decanter ~94, Wine Spectator ~94, Wine Advocate/RP ~93; reviewers recommend drinking 2021–2035 (typical critical drinking window)

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and lemongrass with honeysuckle, green apple and grapefruit; mouth-coating, mineral drive and rich, creamy texture with a long, bright, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, grilled scallops, roast chicken in cream sauce, goat cheese; Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura prawns, miso-glazed black cod, mild Thai seafood curry, dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, direct pressing; fermented and aged in French oak barrels (portion new oak), malolactic sometimes in barrel; 12–14 months élevage sur lies.

Vineyard Info
Cru Classé estate in Pessac-Léognan, part of Domaine Clarence Dillon. Historic property with small white plantings known for powerful, terroir-driven white Bordeaux.