Mission Haut Brion Red 2006 A Grand Crus From Pessac Leognan Rouge

Description of Mission Haut-Brion wine

The red wine Mission Haut-Brion is produced by the Château La Mission Haut-Brion vineyard. This controlled designation of origin comes from the wine region of Pessac-Léognan, located in the department of Gironde in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Winemakers in this region benefit from a temperate oceanic climate that allows them to produce fine and elegant wines.

The grapes used to make Mission Haut-Brion wine are noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. They are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before being fermented in wooden vats. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for 18 months to give it a velvety texture and subtle aromas.

Mission Haut-Brion wine has an alcohol of 12.8%, which gives it great aromatic complexity and a long shelf life.

Tasting notes for Mission Haut-Brion wine

The nose of Mission Haut-Brion wine is marked by aromas of licorice and black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant. On the palate, it is dense and deep with fine tannins that give it great elegance. The finish is fresh and pleasant with a note of vanilla and toasted bread due to the oak barrel aging.

Mission Haut-Brion wine is a wine that can be enjoyed young, but it can also age for several years in the bottle to develop more complex aromas. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius to appreciate all its subtleties.

Food and wine pairings with Mission Haut-Brion

Mission Haut-Brion wine is an exceptional wine that pairs perfectly with red meats such as beef and lamb. It can also accompany game dishes such as deer or venison. Poultry dishes such as duck or turkey also pair very well with this wine.

In short, Mission Haut-Brion wine is a jewel of the Pessac-Léognan region, to be enjoyed in moderation to appreciate all its aromatic and gustatory subtleties.

A 2006 Pessac Léognan red vintage with a deep ruby ​​color and aromas of black fruits, leather, and tobacco. In the mouth, silky tannins and a beautiful acidity for a long and elegant finish.

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