{"product_id":"2025-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-rouge-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-de-graves","title":"2025, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Rouge, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, Grand Cru Classé de Graves","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e38% Cabernet Sauvignon with 58% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 La Mission Haut-Brion reveals a re\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\"\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003ed 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 \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\"\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003e, velvety tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed and precise finish. Combining \u003cstrong\u003edepth with energy\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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, de\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\"\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003ed by its elegance and overall precision. \u003cstrong\u003e97-99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYohan Castaing, Wine Advocate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 La Mission Haut-Brion is one of my early \u003cstrong\u003efavourites in this vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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: \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\"\u003ewines\u003c\/span\u003e of the vintage. 2035 - 2075 \u003cstrong\u003e97-99\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA red with lots of muscular tannins that are polished and velvety. It's full-bodied with a chewy mouthfeel and a l\u003cstrong\u003eong and intense finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crushed stones and dark fruit at the end. \u003cstrong\u003e96-97\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\"\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003esse \u003c\/strong\u003ecoupled with clear intensity and concentration, \u003cstrong\u003emuscular with a juicy frame\u003c\/strong\u003eand crushed red rose petals on the finish. Huge ageing potential, this stretches out through the palate and delivers \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\"\u003efine\u003c\/span\u003esse and hidden power. 59% new oak. 2035-2050. \u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJane Anson.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57775292776608,"sku":"BX25-MISSHBR","price":393.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/1889\/8336\/files\/peter-maude-fine-wines-france-new-zealand-graves-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan_3b85f162-baf7-4065-b9e6-36b1a1936917.jpg?v=1780550285","url":"https:\/\/www.pmfw.co.nz\/products\/2025-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-rouge-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-de-graves","provider":"Peter Maude Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}