Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2003

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2003

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals fragrances of red and black fruits, blackberry and licorice.

Palate
A soft and supple attack precedes a palate with a powerful tannic structure. The finish is beautifully persistent.

The tannic structure and finesse of a great Pessac-Léognan wine

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 municipalities 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.

Vinification and aging

Aging in oak barrels, 69% of which are new.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (52%).
Merlot (39%)
Cabernet franc (9%).