Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2004

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2004

Tasting

Nose
Intense and precise, the nose reveals complex aromas of smoke, tobacco, roasted coffee beans as well as notes of fresh red fruits such as blackcurrants and cherries.

Palate
Full from the attack, the palate seduces with its soft and round tannins. The aromatic persistence is very long, offering a beautiful balance.

Food and wine pairings

This wine perfectly accompanies grilled or roasted red meats, game dishes and mature cheeses.

Service and aging

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2004 is tasted between 16 and 18°C. It can be kept until around 2030.

The power and elegance of a great Pessac-Léognan wine

The property

Neighbour of the illustrious Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion is one of the iconic references of Bordeaux, and has been for centuries. Founded in the 16th century by the Lestonnac family, the property was then managed by the Lazarist priests. Now belonging to the Clarence Dillon estate and Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Château La Mission Haut-Brion continues to shine among the world's greatest wines.

The vineyard

Located in the municipalities of Talence and Pessac, Château La Mission Haut-Brion overlooks a vineyard planted on beautiful gravel soils resting on a subsoil of clay, sand, limestone and faluns (a shell limestone). The vines of Château de La Mission Haut-Brion give birth to great Pessac-Léognan wines.

The vintage

The year 2004 began with a particularly rainy January. The flowering took place in early June in excellent climatic conditions, quickly and uniformly. Despite a global water deficit, the rains in August concentrated in the second half of the month allowed the grapes to reach a beautiful maturity for the harvest in September.

Vinification and aging

Aging in oak barrels, 74% of which are new.

Blend

Merlot (55%)
Cabernet sauvignon (42%).
Cabernet franc (3%).