Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mission Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
1929
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
4500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with fermentation and extended maceration; matured in oak casks. Modern estate practice: ~18–22 months in barrel with a high proportion of new oak (estimate for historic practice).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Clear garnet with an amber edge; aromas of tobacco, cedar, blackcurrant, leather and dried fruit. Palate velvety, lush and full-bodied with sweet spice and a long, refined finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef Wellington, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, soy-braised beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Historic Cru Classé of Graves on the gravelly Haut-Brion terrace. Woltner family ran the estate 1919–1983; owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 1983. Renowned for concentration and ageability.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Frequently offered at major auctions (Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Idealwine) with strong collector demand; historic/auction notes and critics report high scores (Wine Advocate/Wine critic notes ~95–97; Tom Cannavan ~94)