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La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2022 750ml
Case of 6
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SKU 971528
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Gorgeous sweet fruit of currants and berries with some graphite and dark mushrooms. Medium-bodied, this has firm and fine velvet tannins and a stone undertone with graphite. The second wine of La Mission. Give this three or four years to come around. Best after 2028.
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Graves, a venerable appellation in Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its historical significance and the production of distinguished red and white wines. What makes Graves unique is its diverse terroir, featuring gravelly soils that not only lend the region its name but also provide excellent drainage and heat reflection, contributing to the ripening of grapes. Red wines from Graves are predominantly blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering a balanced expression of dark fruits, structure, and age-worthy potential.
The appellation is also celebrated for its exceptional white wines, primarily crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. These whites showcase bright acidity, citrus flavors, and a unique flinty character. Graves is home to renowned châteaux like Haut-Brion, a Premier Cru Classé, exemplifying the region's commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality and character. Exploring Graves unveils the essence of Bordeaux winemaking, where tradition and terroir converge to create wines that resonate with history and sophistication.
JS95pts
James Suckling
Gorgeous sweet fruit of currants and berries with some graphite and dark mushrooms. Medium-bodied, this has firm and fine velvet tannins and a stone undertone with graphite. The second wine of La Mission. Give this three or four years to come around. Best after 2028.
WE94pts
Wine Enthusiast
92-94 Barrel sample. This is a juicy wine, ripe with soft texture and blackberry fruits. It is a Merlot-dominated wine, ripe and full. The tannins are already fully integrated, giving a soft core to the wine.
DC93pts
Decanter
Super aromatic and fragrant, dark black berries and perfumed touches with minty freshness and chocolate. Supple and generous, really quite fruity and lively but also quite tannic. A nicely weighted palate with concentrated blackcurrant and strawberry fruits with freshly picked mint, liquorice spice and clove. You can feel the heat of the vintage in the depth and concentration of the fruit but there’s no overt heaviness and nothing harsh here. Tannins are nicely supportive and fleshy giving some bounce and fun to the palate. Juicy and bright, mouthwatering but cool and crunchy too. Really lovely texture and intensity. Maybe not so refined and delicate, but wow this gives a lot of flavour and punch while keeping the juiciness. 3.9pH.
JD93pts
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2022 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion is based on 56% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc. It's a gorgeous wine in its own right and has terrific cherry and darker, red currant-like fruit as well as a beautifully pure, medium to full-bodied, elegant style on the palate. There's plenty of classic Pessac smoky, gravelly, tobacco-like nuances, and it has soft tannins, beautiful overall balance, and outstanding length. This hit 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.88.
WA92pts
Wine Advocate
As readers may remember, the 2022 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is mainly Merlot (55.9%), with a large proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (35.4%) and a touch of Cabernet Franc (8.7%). Evoking aromas of cassis, mulberries, coniferous forest and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and round with a nicely balanced, fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins and an energetic, ethereal finish. The pH is 3.9.
VM90pts
Vinous Media
The 2022 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion has an open, quite airy bouquet of blackberry and touches of warm gravel. Fine delineation, but understated. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. Not a complex Pessac, it has some brevity and dryness on the finish. Drink over the next decade. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
