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Pale yellow, delicately shimmering colour. Expressive on the nose, with bountiful aromas of white blossom, lilac and mango.
In just a few seconds, the senses are captivated. Enticing on the palate, it is rich and persistent: Sémillon is perceptible and gives body and fleshiness to the wine. Mid-tasting, the wine is ample, with good balance between flavours of blood orange, grapefruit and a note of beeswax. Woodiness blends into the structure...
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The Story
Formerly named Château Laville Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is produced in such extremely limited quantities that it is confined to the initiated. Its make-up almost 85% of Semillon, 14% Sauvignon Blanc and a pinch of Muscadelle ? also makes it unique. When young it possesses the characteristics of a premier Gewurztraminer. With time it trades its Alsatian color for the amber of the great Sauterne wines. Then this dry white ...
Wine Information
A dry, chilly winter prepared the way for a slightly early budbreak and a springtime bathed in light that accompanied the vine’s momentum. Adjusting the pace of their work to each sign from living organisms, the teams gave constant watchfulness to the vineyard. There was complete consistency for flowering and berry set, which unfolded in ideal conditions. Passed on from weather conditions in the previous year, floral induction was weaker howev...
Vintage 2025
The Bordeaux 2025 vintage is generating massive excitement across the wine world, following its official reveal at the April 2026 En Primeur tastings. Critics and merchants widely praise it as a highly successful, contemporary vintage shaped by an unusual but highly effective growing season.
The year began with a cool, rain-heavy spring, but completely pivoted into a hot, exceptionally dry summer. The ultimate saving grace arrived during Au...