Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2018

Vinous

93-95 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, harvested from 27 August to 5 September and matured in 50% new oak. It is just the second time there has been more Sauvignon Blanc in the blend, the first time was in 2016. It has a touch more precision and penetration on the nose compared to the Haut-Brion Blanc, scents of Mirabelle, dried honey and a touch of crushed gravel. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity: attractive white peach and Nashi pear notes mixed with a hint of Panna Cotta towards the finish. Excellent.

WeinWisser

18 / 20

le 07/05/2019

Vinous

90-93 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 03/05/2019

The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is rich, ample and expressive, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc character and the added textural richness of the vintage. Orchard fruit, white flowers, mint and white peach all meld together in a pretty, understated wine. The 2018 offers lovely aromatic brightness as well as a sense of translucence that is quite appealing. The Blanc is 57.4% Sauvignon and 42.6% Sémillon.

Vinifera

93 /

par Jacques Perrin le 01/05/2019

Très joli nez stylé, sur des notes d'agrumes, de fruits frais. Entrée en bouche dotée d'une fine vivacité. Il évolue vers une texture assez grasse. La finale offre une jolie persistance mais le vin n'atteint pas tout à fait la grande dimension.

La Revue du Vin de France

18-18,5 / 20

le 24/04/2019

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019

The La Mission Haut-Brion 2018 Blanc is made of 57.4% Sauvignon Blanc and 42.6% Sémillon, harvested August 27 to September 5. It reveals intense lemon curd, lime leaves, yuzu and green mango scents with hints of chalk dust, orange blossoms, pie crust and coriander seed. Medium to full-bodied, the palate explodes with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit layers, with a satiny texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and layered.

Jamessuckling.com

97-98 / 100

par James Suckling le 12/04/2019

This is a dense and lively La Mission white with lemon, lime and cream character and a light mineral and salty undertone. White pepper and salt at the finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

94 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 08/04/2019