2018 La Mission Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 100 TWI 100 JL 99 WA 99 JS 98 DC 97 JA 97 WE 97 WS 96
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

Although it emerges from a similar terroir and the same winemaking team, the 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut-Brion and has a more concentrated, dense, powerful style that...
TWI 100

The Wine Independent, February 2023

La Mission Haut-Brion 2018 has a deep garnet-purple color. It slowly unfurls to offer notes of blackcurrant cordial, plum preserves, and Morello cherries, leading to hints of menthol, cedar, pencil lead, and roses, plus a...
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

Black, red fruit and hints of blue fruit, cigar box, tobacco leaf, tar, smoke, espresso and campfire notes create the enticing aromatic profile. The wine is powerful, full-bodied and concentrated, taking up a lot of room...
WA 99

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the glass with a first wave of stewed black and red plums...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, March 2021

Enticing aromas of currant, crushed stone, blueberry, lead pencil, iodine and graphite follow through to a full body with round, chewy tannins that are polished and powerful, yet balanced and beautiful. In the end, the...
DC 97

Decanter, November 2020

Well-structured and shot through with a savoury black fruit and charcoal character alongside fine tannins that slowly but surely build through the palate. Needs time to settle; no need to approach for another decade as...
JA 97

janeanson.com, September 2021

Still backward and knitted down, but this is an exceptional Mission Haut-Brion that is packed full of precisely-cut cassis and bilberry fruits, shot through with brighter, juicier redcurrant and raspberry notes. The...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, April 2019

(95–97) Barrel Sample. While the wine is certainly structured, it has all the finesse and elegance that is associated with this estate. Beautiful berry flavors are packed with acidity but supported by generous tannins...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, January 2021

Tightly packed, with its core of steeped blackberry, black currant preserve and plum paste notes bristling to emerge fully but held in check for now by a swath of tar, warmed licorice and sweet tobacco. There's a great...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2018
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.

The 2018 La Mission Haut Brion is a truly exceptional Bordeaux Blend that hails from the esteemed Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep garnet-purple color, this wine is visually stunning and sets the stage for the sensory experience to come.

On the nose, the wine reveals an enticing array of aromas. The scents of currant, crushed stone, blueberry, lead pencil, iodine, and graphite intertwine harmoniously, creating a captivating bouquet. As you delve deeper into the glass, the wine unveils pronounced notions of warm cassis, clove oil, violets, and chocolate box, with hints of cast-iron pan, pencil lead, and forest floor adding complexity and intrigue.

The palate of the 2018 La Mission Haut Brion is nothing short of extraordinary. It is full-bodied and boasts round, chewy tannins that are both polished and powerful. Despite its strength, the wine maintains a remarkable balance and beauty. The tannins are compact and tight at the finish, urging you to savor every sip. The texture is velvety and satiny, caressing the palate with layers of red and black fruits, earthy and mineral sparks, and a vibrant energy that lingers long after each sip.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 98 points, describing it as a wine that will open up beautifully after 2027. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also praised the 2018 La Mission Haut Brion, giving it a score of 99 points and noting its evocative and singular qualities. Other critics, such as Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Jeb Dunnuck, also showered the wine with high scores and rave reviews.

This wine is a true testament to the craftsmanship of La Mission Haut Brion, a producer known for their commitment to excellence. With its impeccable structure, intense flavors, and remarkable aging potential, the 2018 La Mission Haut Brion is a wine that is not to be missed. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for several years, it is sure to leave a lasting impression on any wine connoisseur.