{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-2021","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Mission Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux's great historic estates, sitting in Talence just across the road from its more famous sibling, first-growth Château Haut-Brion. The property dates back to the 16th century, coming into being after it was purchased by Jean de Pontac in 1533 – the same man behind the birth of several of Bordeaux's best estates. Though it's not a classified first growth, it's long been regarded as a qualitative equal of Haut-Brion, frequently its equal and in some years even better, so much so that it can be seen as an \"honorary\" first growth. The estate farms a compact vineyard on classic Graves gravel over clay, sand, and limestone, and the red is aged in 100% new French oak for an average of around 22 months, with production of only about 5,000 cases a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 is a product of a cooler, more challenging Bordeaux vintage, and it leans into that classic, fresher persona beautifully. It's a blend of roughly 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc that brandishes black raspberries, dried flowers, tobacco, loamy earth, and a lovely spicy character on the nose, leading to a pure, medium-bodied, incredibly polished palate with fine tannins, a graceful mouthfeel with no hard edges, and a gorgeous finish. Critics adore it (up to 97 points worth!) and James Suckling said it is “so drinkable now” but can age for decades to come. A graceful, classically styled La Mission for hundreds of dollars off retail that any Bordeaux lover will cherish! Free shipping included on 2 or more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53447957545257,"sku":"1014675","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/ChateauLaMissionHaut-BrionPessac-Leognan2021_1014675_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1788462535","url":"https:\/\/firstbottlewines.com\/products\/chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-2021","provider":"First Bottle Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}