{"product_id":"2018-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion","title":"2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sister estate to first growth Château Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion is widely considered a sixth Premier Grand Cru in all but name. Owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, its 21-hectare vineyard in Pessac-Léognan produces some of the most singular, age-worthy wines in Bordeaux. 2018 is a magnificent, generous vintage on the Left Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 hectares in Pessac-Léognan on the great gravel terraces, with sandy-gravelly topsoil over clay subsoil. A mild oceanic climate moderated by the proximity of Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested and rigorously sorted, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, then aged for around 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, opaque garnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex bouquet of blackcurrant, dark cherry, smoke, tobacco, graphite and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, voluptuous and tightly woven, with silky tannins and a long, perfumed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with truffle dishes, roast game, aged beef and the finest hard cheeses. Outstanding cellaring potential of 25+ years. Serve at 16-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56474805764422,"sku":"WM-047","price":449.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/files\/lamission-v2.png?v=1781786932","url":"https:\/\/winemine.bg\/en\/products\/2018-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion","provider":"WineMine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}