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Chapelle de la Mission (2nd wine of Mission Haut Brion) 2015

Pessac-Leognan, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cool aromatics of cassis, blackberry, violet and cherry. In the mouth dark cherry fruits and a hint of summer pudding in the middle. The palate is silky and soft building to a smoky mocha finish. Lovely.

Score: 91 - 93 Albany Vintners, - Date: 27 April 2016

Very powerful and tannic yet salty and savory. Full body, dense and chewy yet polished and bright. Great second wine from La Mission. Only 30% merlot.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2016

A deep, striking wine, the 2015 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is laced with captivating scents of graphite, smoke, cured meats, herbs, melted road tar, leather and violets. Equally rich and ample on the palate, the 2015 exudes intensity, with a pedigreed expression of fruit and enough depth to drink well for a dozen or more years. All of the signatures of site come through in this beautifully crafted second wine from La Mission Haut-Brion. With time in the glass, the 2015 acquires finesse and nuance. Tasted two times.

Score: 87 - 89 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016

30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Picked from 9 September to 1 October because of stress. Very rich, almost raisiny nose. Lots of (dried) fruity appeal. Pretty tough dried-grape impression on the finish. Not one of the most fluid wines from this stable! A bit of heat on the end. This wine may always be a bit of an anomaly.

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2033 Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon picked between 9 September until 1 October, harvested early to preserve the freshness of the Merlot and taking time to pick the Cabernet at optimal ripeness. The bouquet is tightly wound at the moment, but precise, revealing blackcurrant, cranberry and hints of marmalade scents with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with quite sturdy tannin on the entry that exert a firm grip, but there is more than enough fruit to back that all up. Touches of cedar and tobacco surface towards the second half and there is a sustained, chalky note on the finish that ensures that this a great deuxième vin.

Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2040 Date: 01 April 2016