2009 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc (Pessac-Léognan)
Powerful, rich, concentrated and deep, with waves of rich, juicy, sweet, fresh mineral driven citrus fruits, honey suckle and vanilla, this is quite young and tight. Give this at least another 5 or more years to develop. 3,194 Views Tasted Nov 26, 2015Powerful, intense, concentrated, stony, fresh and filled with waves of just squeezed citrus notes, vanilla and mineral essence, this definitely makes a great impression. Although, its best days are clearly in the future. 4,023 Views Tasted Sep 24, 201484% Semillon and 16% Sauvignon Blanc combine to produce a mineral intensive wine packed with lemon, grapefruit, lime and citrus oil. Freshness, power and a long, spicy, lemon wax finish are the hallmarks of this wine. 5,175 Views Tasted May 3, 2012 |
When to Drink Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion needs as long as 15-25 years in the best years until it truly offers its best drinking experiences. Young vintages can be decanted for 3-4 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Mission Haut Brion offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-60 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Mission Haut Brion with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau La Mission Haut Brion is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Mission Haut Brion is also good with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta.
The white wine of Chateau La Mission Haut Brion is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.