2020 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

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2020 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, BordeauxThe 2020 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 54. 7% Sauvignon Blanc and 45. 3% Semillon, harvested 19th to 28th August, with an estimated alcohol of 13. 8%. The nose tingles with electric notes of lemon zest, orange blossoms and pink grapefruit, followed by hints of fresh ginger, elderflowers and crushed rocks, plus a waft of lime leaves. The medium bodied palate quivers with intense, tightly wound citrus fruit layers, backed up by a racy

It is a great introduction to the wines of Frederic Mugnier

persistent finish

so it’s no surprise that I adore this

Hard to ignore for the price

Collectors fortunate enough to have a few bottles of this vintage are advised to be patient and allow it a further 7-10 years to loosen-up and emerge gloriously from this rock-solid structure

Before 2008

There is a lovely layer of flesh and fruit

with the smokiness fading to leave a trail of fruity sweetness and dry earth

From biodynamically grown grapes

when producers prided themselves on crafting wines with elegance

Trimbach’s are a refuge

2010 is a tiny crop here

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