{"product_id":"la-mission-haut-brion-grand-cru-classe-graves-2010","title":"La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé Graves, 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion 2010 is one of Bordeaux’s great Left Bank releases, combining the depth and structure of a classified Graves estate with the refinement expected from a top-tier Grand Cru Classé. From a vintage celebrated for power and balance, this wine stands out for its precision, complexity, and remarkable poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep garnet to ruby colour with impressive concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, offering aromas of blackcurrant, plum, graphite, tobacco, cedar, and subtle hints of smoke, earth, and spice.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and tightly structured, with ripe dark fruit framed by firm, polished tannins and vibrant freshness. Expect excellent depth, savoury complexity, and a long, persistent finish. This is a wine with very strong ageing potential and will continue to evolve beautifully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion comes from the Graves appellation, where gravelly soils with clay and sand contribute to the wine’s signature balance of richness and minerality. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard management and careful harvesting, with grapes typically picked by hand at optimal ripeness. Vinification is carried out with precision to preserve purity of fruit, structure, and the layered character that defines the château’s style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef fillet, game, duck breast, and dishes featuring mushrooms or truffle. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant several hours in advance if drinking young to allow the aromas and tannins to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates, long admired for producing wines of depth, finesse, and consistency. Located in Graves and historically linked to the neighbouring Haut-Brion estate, it has earned a strong reputation for crafting some of the region’s most distinctive and age-worthy wines. Its standing as a Grand Cru Classé reflects both its heritage and enduring quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Mission Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252560449873,"sku":"MS-39342","price":583.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/39342.png?v=1783445111","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/la-mission-haut-brion-grand-cru-classe-graves-2010","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}