Description

Longue garde et millésime exceptionnel pour un vin légendaire, qui a obtenu sept fois la note maximale de 100 points Parker. Avec un profil plus dense et opulent que son voisin Haut Brion, La Mission Haut Brion est un vin mythique, très apprécié des connaisseurs. Des notes fumées typiques de son terroir et une élégance extrême sont ses signes distinctifs à chaque millésime. Très recherché par les collectionneurs, le millésime 2000, par exemple, se négocie à environ 6 000 euros sur le marché.

Fiche technique

Le domaine
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Type de vin
Rouge
Millésime
2022
Alcool
14.0% vol.
Cépage
51.7% Cabernet sauvignon, 43.2% Merlot, 5.1% Cabernet franc
Origine
Pessac-Léognan

Dégustation

Vue
Rouge foncé.
Nez
Nuances corsées de chêne et d'épices.
Bouche
Ample et juteux, charpenté, tannique et succulent. Finale longue.
Température de service
Il est recommandé de servir à 16 °C.

Vignoble et élaboration

Rendement
43,5 hectolitres par hectare.

L'avis des experts

Falstaff:

Deep dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. A compact nose of dark fruits of the forest, black cherry, some cassis, candied orange zest and some nougat, with hints of sweet tobacco. The palate is full-bodied, elegant and finely structured, with pleasant ripe cherry fruit, ripe tannins, and minerality, already very well developed, could be enjoyed straight away, but will continue to improve, even if it is difficult to be patient. (1/2025, PM).

James Suckling:

Showing blackcurrants, crushed stones and flint undertones, this is full-bodied and very tight with great length and precision, both refined and rather timid at this stage. The strong tannins come out at the end, muscular and beautifully formed, giving tension and power. This needs lots of time to soften. Best after 2030.

The Wine Advocate:

Less muscular and more approachable than it appeared en primeur, the 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion has turned out beautifully in bottle. Unfurling with aromas of spices, smoke, dark berries, pencil lead and licorice mingled with delicate floral top-notes, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated with a velvety attack that segues into an elegantly structured and energetic mid-palate that's nicely framed by sweet but abundant tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating and perfumed finish. It's a blend of 51.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43.2% Merlot and 5.1% Cabernet Franc.