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Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan 2016 (2x750ml)

£500.00

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Rare, cellar‑worthy white Bordeaux marked by citrus, stone fruit and smoky mineral depth. Textural yet fresh, with long, precise finish. Excellent now with air, and structured for years of evolution.

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Description

A rare, benchmark dry white Bordeaux, produced in minute quantities from old vines rooted in gravel and clay-limestone soils beside Haut-Brion. The vintage shows a cooler, more linear profile, emphasising precision and mineral definition over overt opulence. Aromatically, it opens with citrus zest, pear and white peach, followed by notes of beeswax, fennel, subtle smoke and crushed stone. The palate is layered yet taut, with finely integrated oak lending texture and gentle breadth without obscuring freshness. A saline, chalk-inflected line carries the wine through to a long, composed finish. This is a serious, quietly powerful white built for both gastronomy and aging, offering complexity without heaviness. Drinking well with air today, it will continue to develop added nuance and savory detail from 2025 through 2038 and beyond.

Additional information

Availability

Immediate

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Size

750ml

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon