La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion Rouge 2017

2017

Produced in small quantities, this second wine is a gateway to the world of Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Its name is a nod to the chapel of La Mission Haut-Brion, built by Lazarist priests in 1698.

Beautiful, intense cherry-red colour.
The initial impression on the nose suggests very ripe fruit aromas.
Swirling in the glass unveil oaky, liquorice notes combined with red fruit and violet nuances.
Starts out broad-based and tight-knit on the palate.
Goes on to reveal pleasant, velvety tannin, leaving a very charming impression which invites another sip…

Vegetative growth started on the 13th of March, then was accelerated by a warm, sunny spring. Two incidents of frost in late April served as a reminder to winegrowers that viticulture is fragile and that nature cannot be tamed.The water deficit, which reached 50% in July and August, was a distinguishing feature of the vintage. However, thanks to significant rainfall in June, the vines were spared from the drought. Above-average sunshine and a spell of very hot weather (29 days over 30°C), moderated by relatively cool nights (enabling the grapes to ripen without stress) also resulted in favourable winegrowing conditions.The outstanding fruit is reflected in our wines, which have managed to preserve the freshness vital to the balance we always seek. Weather during the month of September was fine for picking – with the exception of the second week, when it rained, although this precipitation helped the Cabernets to ripen slowly and well. 2017 has all the necessary qualities to become a benchmark vintage.

• HARVEST DATES

  From the 4th to the 29th of September

• BLEND

  Merlot: 49.2%
  Cabernet Franc: 8.9%
  Cabernet Sauvignon: 41.9%

• NEW BARRELS

  18%

• ALCOHOL

  13.5%

• BOTTLING DATE

  From May 23rd to 24th 2019