2023, Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Last Year EP $1055.00-

The rare dry white wine from La Mission Haut Brion is made by the same team as Haut Brion Blanc. It used to be known as Laville Haut Brion but changed its name in 2009. The 2023 is 35% Semillon with 65% Sauvignon Blanc.

A creamy, round texture with ripe yet fresh aromas and flavours, showing apples, pears and hints of peaches. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and satisfying.
96-97 James Suckling.

The 2023 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is driven by the Sauvignon Blanc (65%) on the nose: Granny Smith apples, kiwi fruit, slate and light spicy aromas. The palate is lively on the entry with a touch of white pepper, very good tension and ample energy. Conference pear mixes with melon and grassy notes toward the finish. This will provide immediate pleasure over the next 20 years.
93-95 Neal Martin.

Offering up generous amounts of lemon oil, spices and ripe orchard fruits with a touch of spring flowers, the 2023 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and broad, with a rich, aromatic palate. It concludes with an ethereal, powerful finishthat carries elegant white fruit notes.
93-95 Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate.