La Chapelle de La Mission 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2024

Tasting

Color
The color displays an intense and deep garnet red, reflecting the wine's concentration.

Nose
The nose captivates with its intensity and aromatic purity, dominated by ripe red fruit aromas. Upon aeration, a gourmand sensation evokes a juicy, almost crunchy black cherry, imparting a warm and generous impression.

Palate
The attack is clean, lively and precise, with beautiful freshness. The structure develops on firm yet well-integrated tannins, providing backbone without harshness. Marked by the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine stretches towards an aromatic and elegant finish.

A lively and well-structured Second Red Wine from Pessac-Léognan

The estate
Immediately neighboring the prestigious Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion has stood as an emblematic figure of the Bordeaux vineyard for several centuries. Founded in the 16th century by the de Lestonnac family, the estate was later entrusted to the congregation of Lazarist priests. Today integrated into Domaine Clarence Dillon under the impetus of Prince Robert of Luxembourg, it remains one of the essential references among Bordeaux’s grand crus.

The vineyard
The vines of Château La Mission Haut-Brion extend over the communes of Talence and Pessac, on deep gravel soils resting on a subsoil composed of clay, sand, limestone and faluns, a shelly limestone rock. This exceptional terroir enables the production of Pessac-Léognan wines of great complexity and remarkable aging potential.

The wine

Produced in very small quantities, La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion is the estate's Second Wine. This precious cuvée offers an excellent entry point into the refined universe of Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Its name pays tribute to the Lazarist priests of La Mission, who were already cultivating vines on these lands as early as the 18th century.

The vintage
The year 2024 was marked by a cool and humid climate, leading to early budbreak followed by slowed vine growth. Disease pressure was significant, requiring constant vigilance in the vineyards. Despite a late and uneven flowering, July allowed good vegetative development thanks to milder conditions. Harvesting began in early September in excellent sanitary condition, with expressive white grapes and concentrated reds. The precise work of the teams allowed the selection of high-quality berries, heralding a promising vintage.

Vinification and aging
Aging is conducted in barrels, 31% of which are new.

Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (56.3%), Merlot (29.2%) and Cabernet Franc (14.5%).