Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000

Tasting

Color
Dense and deep color adorned with luminous reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals aromas of bright ripe fruits.

Palate
The palate seduces with its fruity freshness, its tannins both supple and abundant, and its complex aromatic profile. The finish lingers long with a unique signature.

Service and aging

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000 is best enjoyed between 17 and 18°C.

An exceptional Pessac-Léognan wine with a complex and refined profile

The property

Neighbor to the illustrious Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion is one of the iconic references of Bordeaux, and has been for centuries. Founded in the 16th century by the Lestonnac family, the property was then managed by the Lazarist priests. Now belonging to the Clarence Dillon estate and Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Château La Mission Haut-Brion continues to shine among the world's greatest wines.

The vineyard

Located in the communes of Talence and Pessac, Château La Mission Haut-Brion overlooks a vineyard planted on beautiful gravel soils resting on a subsoil of clay, sand, limestone and faluns (a shell limestone). The vines of Château La Mission Haut-Brion give birth to great Pessac-Léognan wines.

The vintage

The year 2000 began with a mild start to the year, followed by a very rainy and warm spring. The summer was characterized by a dry and scorching period. The harvest took place from September 13 to 29.

Vinification and aging

Aging in oak barrels, 75% of which are new.

Blend

Merlot (58%).
Cabernet sauvignon (32%)
Cabernet franc (10%).