Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mission Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; James Suckling 97-98; Wine Spectator 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Decanter ~94; widely praised for structure, finesse and long aging potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated citrus and tropical fruits (Meyer lemon, white peach, green mango) with honeysuckle, crushed stone and saline minerality; silky medium–full body, vibrant acidity and a long, spicy, beeswax-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled lobster, buttered scallops, roasted/poached chicken, creamy poultry dishes, aged goat or triple-cream cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, miso-glazed cod, steamed white fish, dim sum (har gow), lightly spiced Vietnamese or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented and aged 13–16 months in oak barriques with a high proportion of new oak (approx. 50–62%); blended from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon and bottled after élevage.

Vineyard Info
Château La Mission Haut-Brion (formerly Laville Haut-Brion), owned by the Dillon family since 1983; small white holdings (~3.7 ha) in Pessac-Léognan; renowned for ageworthy, top-quality dry whites.