Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Rouge 2013 750 ML

Complex, full-bodied and rich… Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion red invites the most flattering descriptions. The blend adapts according to the vintage, but Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion red wine always retains its unparalleled charisma.
2013 was a veritable obstacle course for winegrowers. For a start, a rainy spring upset flowering, causing coulure and millerandage. Fungal diseases were nevertheless largely contained. Summer was warm and dry, although a heavy rainstorm in July with strong winds reduced the potential crop. The harvest took place later than usual, with alternating periods of sun and rain. Very rigorous sorting (both manual and with an optical sorting machine) meant that only fruit in good condition was retained. The weather conditions throughout the growing season led to a small crop, but modern winemaking techniques and close, expert attention guaranteed the quality of the wines.