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.