2025, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Rouge, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

La Mission's production levels are now smaller than ever and it can be seen as an 'honorary' first growth. An equal of sister-château Haut Brion. 

38% Cabernet Sauvignon with 58% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

The 2025 La Mission Haut-Brion reveals a refined bouquet of smoky cassis, dark berries, spices and lead pencil, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, dense and layered, it’s built around a multidimensional core of fruit underpinned by fine, velvety tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed and precise finish. Combining depth with energy, it delivers a textural yet controlled expression of power, with a real sense of freshness. The result is a particularly faithful, charming rendition of La Mission, defined by its elegance and overall precision. 97-99 Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate.

The 2025 La Mission Haut-Brion is one of my early favourites in this vintage. Aromatic and vibrant, with striking purity, the Grand Vin is magnificent. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and cinnamon soar from the glass. Beams of supporting tannin lend energy and shape. In a word: compelling. One of the wines of the vintage. 2035 - 2075 97-99 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

A red with lots of muscular tannins that are polished and velvety. It's full-bodied with a chewy mouthfeel and a long and intense finish. Crushed stones and dark fruit at the end. 96-97 James Suckling.

Signature finesse coupled with clear intensity and concentration, muscular with a juicy frameand crushed red rose petals on the finish. Huge ageing potential, this stretches out through the palate and delivers finesse and hidden power. 59% new oak. 2035-2050. 96 Jane Anson.