Mission Haut-Brion 2014

In this vintage, which will be marked by an Indian summer that is as remarkable as it is life-saving, Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2014 brings back all the quintessence of Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc (1%) and Merlot (54%), as this blend attests. Harvested between 15 September and 8 October, the varieties in question bring to this Graves Cru Classé serious reasons to be seduced by this great Pessac-Léognan. The very dense and expressive nose evokes ripe black fruits and toasted notes. The attack, marked by freshness and power, evolves into roundness and then into the delicacy and complexity of the fruit. The finish, very long and aromatic, is the hallmark of this charming and characteristic wine, which leaves a sweet memory of tannic softness unmatched in this vintage.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion is not that much older than Château Haut-Brion, having been linked in some way since 1540, when the merchant Arnaud de Lestonnac purchased a plot of land known as Les Arregedhuys, which became the starting point for La Mission Haut-Brion. After his death in 1548, his fourth son, Pierre, took over the business.

In 1572, Pierre became a juryman of Bordeaux, deciding to undertake the construction of buildings on the property, a house and a wine cellar. His legacy was passed on to his daughter, Olive, who dedicated her life and fortune to various philanthropic and religious activities.

Olive de Lestonnac died at the age of 80, and her will stated her intention to donate her fortune to religious causes, amounting to a colossal sum for the time. It was this annuity that led to the birth of the Haut-Brion Mission when it was transferred in 1682 to the Lazarists of Bordeaux, also known as the Mission Priests. Thus was born La Mission Haut-Brion, then owned by the Catholic Church.