2012 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion

這支2012年的La Mission Haut‑Brion呈現出濃郁而優雅的風格：黑莓與黑醋栗的深沉果實、礦物石感、還有微妙的煙燻與雪茄盒香。入口飽滿有力但不粗糙，柔滑的單寧包裹著豐厚果味和香料、巧克力般的回甘，尾韻持久。酒莊位於靠近市區的砂礫臺地，土壤排水好，讓果實成熟度與礦物感兼具；田間嚴格篩選與精準控溫發酵，之後以細緻的橡木陳年增添烘烤與雪松香，但不掩蓋果實核心。建議開瓶後醒兩小時，感受從緊緻到開放的層次變化，若還年輕則可再擱置陳年幾年。

This 2012 Château La Mission Haut‑Brion is a concentrated, full‑bodied Pessac‑Léognan that melds ripe black fruit with mineral and smoky signatures. On the nose: crème de cassis, blackberry, graphite and subtle cigar‑box and cedar. Palate is powerful yet refined — rich, dense fruit framed by ripe, silky tannins and spice-driven oak, finishing long with tobacco, dark chocolate and an earthy minerality. The estate’s vineyards sit on a gravelly terrace near Haut‑Brion, lending structure and clarity; meticulous sorting in the vineyard and controlled fermentations ensure balanced extraction. Fermentation is precisely temperature‑managed and followed by careful maturation in oak that adds subtle toasty and cedary notes without overwhelming the fruit. A classic, ageworthy bottling that rewards patience; decant for about two hours if drinking now.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 15%
• Decant Time: 120 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, crème de cassis, graphite, smoke, cedar, tobacco, licorice, dark chocolate, earthy, spice, silky tannins, concentrated, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef (steak, ribeye, T-bone), Venison and game, Steak sandwich, Mature cheddar and firm cheeses, Roasted or grilled red meats
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 62%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 38%, Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

La Mission Haut‑Brion 是位於Pessac‑Léognan、與Haut‑Brion相望的老牌酒莊。園區座落在砂礫臺地，土壤排水佳、利於累積成熟度與礦物感。酒莊在田間採嚴格的人工作業與果實篩選，釀造時採精準控溫發酵、適度萃取，之後以細緻橡木陳年，讓酒既有力量又保留優雅與產地特色。

Château La Mission Haut‑Brion, a historic estate in Pessac‑Léognan opposite Haut‑Brion, farms vineyards on a gravelly terrace known for excellent drainage and ripe, concentrated fruit. The property emphasizes meticulous vineyard work, hand sorting and modern cellar techniques: controlled temperature fermentations, careful extraction and measured oak ageing to preserve terroir-driven precision while building structure and complexity.