Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Mission Haut Brion |
Label Name: | Pessac Leognan |
Vintage: | 2009 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Cabernet Franc 6% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100; Wine Spectator 96; Vinous ~97; Classified Grand Cru Classé (Graves)
Tasting Note
Deep, concentrated black fruit, truffle, espresso, liquorice and cedar; powerful, velvety tannins, opulent texture and a very long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb or beef tournedos with morel sauce; grilled ribeye; mature cheeses (Comté, Saint-Nectaire); Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang, braised short ribs with hoisin.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless vats; malolactic fermentation; aged in French oak (77% new) for ~18–22 months.
Vineyard Info
Château La Mission Haut-Brion, a historic Pessac-Léognan estate owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1983; classified Grand Cru Classé (Graves). Reputation for powerful, ageworthy reds.