La Mission Haut Brion 1982

La Mission Haut-Brion 1982 is a legendary Bordeaux from one of the Left Bank’s most revered estates, combining immense power, depth, and extraordinary longevity. Built around Cabernet Franc in a great mature vintage, it remains one of the most collectible wines in the world and a benchmark for classic Pessac-Léognan. With roots stretching back to the 1500s, the château’s long history adds further prestige to an already iconic bottle.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep garnet to plum color with remarkable density and little sign of aging at the rim. The bouquet is intensely layered, with black fruits, scorched earth, licorice, truffle, graphite, and damp earth, unfolding slowly with air and time. On the palate, the wine is massively concentrated, full-bodied, and packed with muscle and structure, yet it also carries the refinement and complexity that define the greatest Bordeaux. The tannins remain firm even in maturity, supporting decades of further evolution, and the wine is expected to age gracefully for many years to come.

Production
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is located in Bordeaux’s Pessac-Léognan area, with vineyards planted on gravelly soils that encourage excellent drainage and help preserve freshness and intensity. The estate spans around 29 hectares, including red varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, with a smaller portion dedicated to white grapes. Harvesting is done by hand in the cool hours before dawn, followed by rigorous selection in both the vineyard and cellar to ensure only the best fruit is vinified.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, game, and richly flavored dishes with mushrooms or truffles. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and decant carefully if drinking now to help the aromatics open and soften the structure; with an older bottle, gentle decanting is recommended to preserve the wine’s delicate evolution.

Producer
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and respected estates, with origins dating back to the 16th century. The modern era began in 1919 under the Woltners family, and in 1983 the estate was acquired by Clarence Dillon, owner of nearby Château Haut-Brion. Since then, major replanting and cellar upgrades have reinforced its status, and its inclusion as a Premier Cru in Liv-ex’s Bordeaux classification underscores its standing among the world’s finest wines.

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