Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2012 Pessac-Leognan

Tasting notes
The wine has a concentrated fruity aroma of ripe black cherries, plums, and cassis, with a complex aroma of smoke, cedar, licorice, and spices.

The mouthfeel is silky yet has a core of tannins, with a wonderful balance between the sweetness of the fruit and the fresh acidity. The aftertaste is full of minerals and roasted aromas, which speak of the wine's elegant and precise structure.

It is still attractive now, but further aging will likely improve its depth.

Pairing
Roasted duck breast with berry sauce, beef fillet steak with truffle sauce, grilled lamb with herbs

Appellation

Pessac-Leognan

Alcohol

15.0

Varietal

62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon