品鑑簡述：這支 2000 年的拉‧米西翁呈現深邃紫紅色，第一印象是濃郁的黑莓與藍莓果香，緊接著是石墨、雪茄、柏木與苦甜巧克力的煙燻調性。口感飽滿而集中，果實豐厚但不膩，酸度支撐整體架構，單寧高而圓潤，質地近乎絲滑，尾韻礦物感與烘焙香延綿不絕。
酒莊與田地：酒莊座落於 Pessac-Léognan 的砂礫高地，與名莊 Haut-Brion 相對，土壤排水佳、熱量積累穩定，極適合成熟而結構良好的紅酒。現由 Domaine Clarence Dillon 擁有管理，傳統與現代技術並重，追求層次與優雅兼備的風格。
釀造與陳年：採收後以精準控溫發酵，兩週左右萃取出色澤與單寧；優質葡萄分批入桶，於橡木桶中陳釀約 18–20 個月，賦予香料、烘烤與木質的細緻層次。
醒酒與搭配建議：這支酒仍帶活力，建議醒酒約 60–120 分鐘（建議 90 分鐘），溫度 16–18°C 最理想。適合搭配紅肉、烤羊或野味，也能與熟成硬質起司相得益彰。是一瓶值得慢慢品味、隨時間不斷展現新層次的經典波爾多。
Tasting Note: Deep, dense and regal — the 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion opens with a powerful bouquet of ripe blackberries and blueberries, layered with graphite, cedar, cigar-box and dark chocolate. On the palate it is very concentrated and full-bodied, combining broad, rounded textures with firm yet polished tannins and lively acidity. The aromatic profile carries mineral and roasted/empyreumatic nuances that lengthen into a long, complex finish.
Producer & Vineyard: From Château La Mission Haut-Brion, whose gravelly terraces in Pessac and Talence sit opposite Haut-Brion, this wine reflects a distinguished terroir close to Bordeaux city. Owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, the estate has long been celebrated for wines that blend power with finesse and a distinctive smoky, cedar-scented signature.
Winemaking & Ageing: Harvested with careful selection, fermentations are precisely temperature-controlled to extract colour, structure and aroma. The best lots were matured in oak barrels for 18–20 months, adding spice and oak complexity while preserving fruit freshness.
Cellaring & Service: Built for the long haul — drinking window extends over decades. For optimal expression today, decant about 60–120 minutes (we suggest ~90 minutes) to allow aromatics to broaden and the tannins to ease. Serve at 16–18°C.
Food Pairing: Rich red meats and game — ribeye, T-bone, roast lamb, braised beef — and mature hard cheeses like aged cheddar complement its concentration and tannic frame.
拉‧米西翁侯布里翁酒莊（Domaine Clarence Dillon）
Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Domaine Clarence Dillon)
