Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion是Chateau Haut-Brion是東側隔壁鄰居，而且也同屬於Domaine Clarence Dillon家族集團旗下。La Mission Haut-Brion莊園創立於16世紀，在十七世紀成為一個修道院的產業，因而獲得La Mission（傳教會）之名；法國大革命時教產被充公拍賣，本酒莊輾轉經過多個主人之後，1983年現在的業主Dillon家族將它購置下來，並且經由重新種植葡萄園、整建酒莊和釀造設備等大幅整頓，將本莊的素質提升到前所未有的高度，在Pessac-Léognan產區裡其品質和聲譽僅次於Haut-Brion。
旗下26公頃的葡萄園紅白品種都有種植，都是依照土壤的特性選擇適合的品種。紅品種的園區是深厚的礫石覆蓋在黏土和砂質土上，種植比例是Cabernet Sauvignon 45.8%、Merlot 43.8%和Cabernet Franc 10.4 %，高比例的Merlot讓它的紅酒風格豐盈又有甜美的果味，因而人氣高漲不下。
有3.5公頃的園區種植白品種，分別是Semillon 61.7%和Sauvignon Blanc 38.3%，在全新法國橡木桶發酵，然後在全新法國橡木桶熟成13-16個月；以前這款白酒的名稱是Laville-Haut-Brion blanc，自2009年份開始才改名為La Mission Haut-Brion blanc。一直以來，這款白酒被譽為最好的波爾多不甜白酒之一，唯一會比它更好的應該只有Haut-Brion白酒了！
WA:99
Drink Date:2026 - 2060
The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the glass with a first wave of stewed black and red plums, mulberries and black raspberries scents, followed by pronounced notions of warm cassis, clove oil, violets and chocolate box, with hints of cast-iron pan, pencil lead and forest floor coming through after a few minutes. The medium to full-bodied palate shimmers with energy, delivering layers of red and black fruits with earthy and mineral sparks and a texture so satiny you need to remember to look for it, finishing with amazing vibrancy. This is so wonderfully evocative and singular, and yet it feels like its holding something back. It makes for an impressive glass right now, but give it a good 5 years in bottle to allow further nuances to emerge and expect it to seriously reward those who can wait a good 12-15 years, when it should really hit its stride.
