The red wine Château La Mission Haut-Brion, vintage 2020 from the winery Château La Mission Haut-Brion has been rated in 2023 by Peter Moser with 98 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the region Pessac-Léognan in France.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, deep core, delicate rim brightening. Attractive black berry fruit, a touch of juniper, dark cherries, delicate hints of nougat, fresh orange zest. Juicy, ripe cherries and plums, fine, silky tannins, finesse-rich acidity, salty minerality, very balanced, lingers long, a delicate wine with good drinking appeal and certain ageing potential. (2025-2065).
More about the tastingDark ruby, opaque core, narrow rim purple tinge. Cardamom and cinnamon spices underpin black berry fruit, cassis, a touch of liquorice, fine nougat, tobacco and candied orange zest. Substantial with depth and weight to fruit, ripe cherries, elegant, fresh, very well-structured, vivid, well-integrated tannins, chocolate and cocoa echos, very good length. Huge potential but needs lots of time.
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