2005 La Mission Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 100 TWI 100 JS 99 JD 99 JA 98 JL 98 NM 98 VN 97 W&S 97 WE 97 WS 97
WA 100

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2015

The 2005 La Mission Haut-Brion is pure perfection. It has an absolutely extraordinary nose of sweet blackberries, cassis and spring flowers with some underlying minerality, a full-bodied mouthfeel, gorgeously velvety...
TWI 100

The Wine Independent, July 2022

The 2005 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-brick in color, it slowly grows on the nose to offer earthy suggestions of damp soil, wild mushrooms, and...
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, October 2015

This is very rich and layered for La Mission with ultra-polished tannins yet velvety and beautiful in texture. It's fully-bodied and full of character that shows plums, berries, wet earth and oyster shell flavors that are...
JD 99

jebdunnuck.com, April 2021

Still inky hued, the blockbuster styled 2005 Château La Mission Haut Brion is based on a blend of 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc. A huge monster of a wine that's still 4-5 years out from...
JA 98

janeanson.com, June 2022

A little more approachable than the Haut-Brion at this moment in time, but still at the very beginning of its drinking life, with decades ahead of it. Expect your senses to be drenched in pulses of electricity running...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2018

Perhaps more decanting would have helped. While still a beauty this was not quite as expressive or complex as other bottles. Still, it would be impossible not to find this wine seamless. It is concentrated, deep, long...
NM 98

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, February 2015

The Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 has a really quite fabulous bouquet with powerful, very well defined blackberry, cedar, tobacco, fig and menthol scents that jostle for attention. The palate is medium-bodied with...
VN 97

Vinous, September 2021

The 2005 La Mission Haut-Brion is a wine that I have had the pleasure of tasting on several occasions. The most recent bottle, included in a 2005 horizontal, puts it in a very favorable light even against strong...
W&S 97

Wine & Spirits, October 2008

A glorious vintage of La Mission, this young wine buzzes with energy in the mouth. All of the flavors, whether herbal, earthy or vinous, seem to refer back to the tiny pebbles of this terroir. The texture is silken, the...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, June 2008

Dark and dense, but with such opulent fruit, this is a year when La Mission shows its softer, richer side by comparison with neighbor Haut-Brion. There is spice and exotic and generous red fruits to give with the...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, March 2008

The Indian spices and blackberry on the nose are so enticing and inspiring leading to a full-bodied palate with very polished tannins that caress. Goes on and on as this builds on the palate with a mineral and berry...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2005
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Created by the noble Lestonnac family in the early years of the 16th century, the vineyard of Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion owes its name and its reputation to a missionary order commonly known as the Lazarites, who held the property from 1682 until the French Revolution.

The property is situated just opposite that of Chateau Haut-Brion, in the Pessac-Leognan appellation of the Northern Graves region. The vineyard covers an area of 29 hectares of which 26.60 hectares are planted with 42.7% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10.3% Cabernet Franc with an annual production of 6,000 to 7,000 cases. Over 3 hectares are devoted to white grape varieties (Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc).

In 1983, the Dillon family, already owners of Chateau Haut-Brion, added Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion to Domaine Clarence Dillon’s holdings. The new owners immediately set to work on an ambitious renovation program for the property, giving La Mission a new lease on life.

In the space of twenty-five years, the Dillon family, having fallen under the spell of this enchanting estate, successfully completed their impressive makeover of Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion so that for many years to come , it might continue to offer wine connoisseurs the world over a little glimpse of paradise in each bottle.

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion is definitely bewitching. It possesses a great intensity that delights with complex red fruits and and the signature of its terroir showing notes of Havana cigars, chocolate, and roasted cedarwood. On the palate, the wine is spherical and generous with a long, silky finish.

Introducing the 2005 La Mission Haut Brion, a Bordeaux Blend that hails from the prestigious Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine is a true masterpiece, capturing the essence of its terroir and showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned producer, La Mission Haut Brion.

In the glass, the wine displays a deep purple color with a captivating blue hue on the rim, hinting at its youthful vibrancy. As you bring the glass to your nose, a symphony of aromas unfolds. Fresh red berries dance alongside refreshing mint, creating a delightful juxtaposition against tannic notes of oak and leather. Hints of white pepper, sweet spice, and tar add complexity to the bouquet, inviting you to explore further.

Upon the first sip, the palate is greeted by bright red raspberry flavors that intertwine with huge, juicy tannins. The wine's structure is impeccable, showcasing a balance between power and finesse. As the wine lingers on the palate, it reveals layers of flavors and textures that continue to evolve and captivate.

The critics agree on the exceptional quality of the 2005 La Mission Haut Brion. Alex Lallos from JJ Buckley awards it a remarkable score of 95, highlighting its potential for further aging. Wine Spectator's review echoes this sentiment, awarding the wine an impressive 97 points and describing the Indian spices and blackberry aromas as enticing and inspiring.

Neal Martin's Wine Journal gives the wine a score of 98, praising its fabulous bouquet and refined finish. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate goes even further, awarding it a perfect 100 points and calling it pure perfection. James Suckling also joins the chorus of praise, awarding the wine a score of 99 and describing its texture as velvety and beautiful.

The 2005 La Mission Haut Brion has been hailed as one of the wines of the vintage by Wine & Spirits, who awarded it 97 points and described it as a glorious vintage. Wine Enthusiast also praises its opulent fruit and velvety structure, awarding it 97 points.

If you can exercise patience, Jeff Leve recommends waiting until at least 2025 to fully appreciate the wine's stellar drinking experience. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as a blockbuster styled wine with massive amounts of ripe, smoky black fruits and a magical finish, while Vinous awards it 97 points and praises its intense bouquet and pliant palate.

Jane Anson, in her recent review, finds the 2005 La Mission Haut Brion a little more approachable than its counterpart, Haut-Brion, but still at the beginning of its drinking life. She commends its balance, lusciousness, and sculpted nature, awarding it an impressive score of 98.

In conclusion, the 2005 La Mission Haut Brion is a wine of extraordinary quality and complexity. With its exceptional reviews and incredible aging potential, this Bordeaux Blend is a true gem that will continue to evolve and impress for decades to come.