Created by the noble Lestonnac family in the early years of the 16th century, the vineyard of Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion owes its name and its reputation to a missionary order commonly known as the Lazarites, who held the property from 1682 until the French Revolution.

The property is situated just opposite that of Chateau Haut-Brion, in the Pessac-Leognan appellation of the Northern Graves region. The vineyard covers an area of 29 hectares of which 26.60 hectares are planted with 42.7% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10.3% Cabernet Franc with an annual production of 6,000 to 7,000 cases. Over 3 hectares are devoted to white grape varieties (Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc).

In 1983, the Dillon family, already owners of Chateau Haut-Brion, added Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion to Domaine Clarence Dillon’s holdings. The new owners immediately set to work on an ambitious renovation program for the property, giving La Mission a new lease on life.

In the space of twenty-five years, the Dillon family, having fallen under the spell of this enchanting estate, successfully completed their impressive makeover of Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion so that for many years to come , it might continue to offer wine connoisseurs the world over a little glimpse of paradise in each bottle.

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion is definitely bewitching. It possesses a great intensity that delights with complex red fruits and and the signature of its terroir showing notes of Havana cigars, chocolate, and roasted cedarwood. On the palate, the wine is spherical and generous with a long, silky finish.

The 2023 La Mission Haut Brion, with its enticing blend of 52.7% Merlot, 29.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 17.7% Cabernet Franc, is an exquisite representation of the esteemed Bordeaux region of France. This red wine hails from the famed Pessac Leognan sub-region, renowned for its unique terroir that imparts a distinctive character to its wines.

Upon the first pour, this Bordeaux blend reveals a resplendent deep garnet-purple hue, indicative of the richness and depth of flavor that lies within. The nose is greeted with an array of fragrant notes, from ripe plums and boysenberries to Morello cherries. The wine further unfolds to reveal a tantalizing array of Indian spices, fragrant soil, iron ore, and rose oil, creating an olfactory symphony that telegraphs the layered complexity of the wine's profile.

On the palate, this full-bodied wine is laden with ripe, opulent black fruit and exotic spices, beautifully lifted by red berry accents and ferrous sparks. The texture is a study in finesse, with the wine's velvety tannins providing an elegant framework for the opulent flavors. This wine's finish is remarkable for its longevity, lingering on the palate and leaving an indelible impression of its superior quality.

The 2023 La Mission Haut Brion has been highly lauded by wine critics, garnering scores in the high 90s. The wine's seductive blend of power and elegance, its complex flavor profile, and its remarkable balance make it a standout choice for the discerning wine connoisseur. This is a wine that exudes confidence, a testament to the mastery of its producer, La Mission Haut Brion. It is a wine that invites contemplation and rewards patience, certain to evolve and reveal new depths of complexity with further aging.