La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion represents the esteemed second wine of Château La Mission Haut-Brion, a Grand Cru Classé property in Pessac-Léognan. Sourced from younger vines and specific parcels within the estate's historic gravelly terroir, it offers an earlier expression of the estate's profound character. The 2021 vintage, marked by a cooler growing season in Bordeaux, yielded wines of notable freshness and precision. This expression from La Mission Haut-Brion showcases the appellation's signature elegance, with a focus on vibrant fruit and a distinct mineral backbone, crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as its Grand Vin.
Tasting notes
The 2021 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion presents a bouquet of redcurrant, wild strawberry, and subtle graphite, interwoven with nuances of cedar and a delicate smoky minerality characteristic of Pessac-Léognan. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a vibrant acidity that underpins a core of fresh red fruit. The tannins are finely grained and integrated, leading to a persistent finish marked by a refreshing linearity and a return of the stony, earthy notes. This vintage emphasizes purity and elegance, offering immediate appeal while retaining the structural integrity for graceful evolution.