Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2025, 75cl 3-set as Sisseck reckons the old

as Sisseck reckons the old but balanced vines (they started working in biodynamics in 2000) cushion the vintage differences more than other younger vineyards

while the palate is concentrated and harmonious with ripe tannins

The aroma offers red currants

5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6

The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron is showing very well in bottle

Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2025, 75cl 3-set as Sisseck reckons the oldThe 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, a blend of 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 76% Semillon, had a surprisingly backward, stoic bouquet that frankly refused to come out to play when I tasted it at the chteau. The palate is much better and more representative, very well balanced and powerful, with notes of grapefruit and honeysuckle, quite spicy towards the finish, as if making up for the reticence on the nose. This is a La Mission Haut Brion Blanc that I