Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan 2019 BFCM21ALL and considerably more serious than

and considerably more serious than a cheerful bubble usually is

Initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks

double distillation in copper stills—is done manually with respect for the environment

The nose is fresh and layered

No need for reinvention—just a chilled glass

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan 2019 BFCM21ALL and considerably more serious thanOne of Bordeaux's most storied estates produces wines built for the decades ahead. This 201953% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franccombines inky berry fruit with wild plums and hints of spice and ash. Full bodied, layered, with building tannins and a heavenly finish, this is a sensational expression of Pessac Lognan's terroir. Cellar it for 10 15 years to unlock 40+ years of prime drinking.