Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000 Pessac-L�ognan (Bordeaux)

Country: France / Pessac-L�ognan
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Bordeaux
Winery: Château La Mission Haut-Brion / Bordeaux

Sometimes it seems as if La Mission is as good as Haut-Brion – that was certainly the case in 2001. But in 2000, La Mission fitted more comfortably into its usual good neighbor slot. That is not to suggest it is not a great wine – the score indicates that. At the moment, it is closed, solid and chunky, but all the right hints are there, and it will develop slowly and in a sustained way over many years.