2025 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan (6-Pack OWC)
Situated right in the heart of Graves, La Mission Haut-Brion and its counterpart Haut-Brion stand opposite each other like twin towers each cultivating their own magical qualities. The two estates have been linked since 1540, La Mission Haut Brion has gone a significant revival since being purchased by the Dillon family in 1983.
A possible 100 point score from The Wine Cellar Insider 98-100pts, and impressive 97-99pts from Wine Advocate and Vinous make this a not to miss wine.
“Texturally, you find a creamy-freshness that hits all the right notes. Concentrated, long, deep, and voluptuous, the wine is almost palate staining in its delivery, coating your palate, yet, somehow it remains energetic, and vibrant. Packed with ripe, powerful fruits, the finish builds as it lingers, and expands seamlessly on your palate.” 98-100pts The Wine Cellar Insider
Vinous
The 2025 La Mission Haut-Brion is one of my early favorites in this vintage. Aromatic and vibrant, with striking purity, the Grand Vin is magnificent. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and cinnamon soar from the glass. Beams of supporting tannin lend energy and shape. In a word: compelling. One of the wines of the vintage.
Wine Advocate
A blend of 58.3% Merlot, 38.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.4% Cabernet Franc, the 2025 La Mission Haut-Brion reveals a refined bouquet of smoky cassis, dark berries, spices and lead pencil, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, it’s built around a multidimensional core of fruit underpinned by fine, velvety tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed and precise finish. Combining depth with energy, it delivers a textural yet controlled expression of power, with a real sense of freshness. The result is a particularly faithful, charming rendition of La Mission, defined by its elegance and overall precision.
Jeb Dunnuck
A Merlot-heavy blend of 58.3% Merlot, 38.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc that's being raised in 60% new French oak, the 2025 Château La Mission Haut-Brion sports a dense ruby/purple hue as well as juicy black raspberries, currants, smoky tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, and liquid violet nuances on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, concentrated, layered mouthfeel, focusing tannins, and beautiful overall balance and length. It's a slightly more inward, focused expression of this cuvée, but that's the vintage, and this has tons to love. I suspect the cellar will be your friend.
James Suckling
A red with lots of muscular tannins that are polished and velvety. It's full-bodied with a chewy mouthfeel and a long and intense finish. Crushed stones, dark fruit and bark at the end. 58.3% merlot, 38.3% cabernet sauvignon and 3.4% cabernet franc.
The Wine Independent
Sweet and crunchy, classic nose. Full-bodied with an intense, peppery element. It has a massive tannic backbone with notes of spices, pepper, currants and a fine and fresh aftertaste. It will require significant bottle aging to come around as this is a La Mission built along classic lines.