LA CHAPELLE DE LA MISSION
2023 Pessac-Léognan
| Grapes | Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Village | Pessac-Léognan |
| ABV | 14.3% |
48.3 Merlot, 39.4 Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.3 Cabernet Franc: 21.2% new oak: 14.3% alc This is a startlingly precise La Chapelle with pristine sour cherry and plum notes and layers of rose petals and violet over an immovable acidic core, which refreshes the palate while making the hairs on the back of my neck stand to attention. At all moments, this is a riveting wine with smooth fruit and honed tannins right up until the finish, which is white knuckle tense and in need of a decade to soften. Please don’t say I didn’t warn you that this is an action-packed drop! Rating: 18+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2024)
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Deep ruby colour, makes an immediate impression with its elegant, uplifted tannic grip delivering careful construction of red roses, blueberry and black cherry fruit, grilled spices and understated energy. Will need a good few years in bottle before fully softening, but full of joy. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)
The 2023 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion is a potent yet accessible second wine. Soft contours add to its considerable appeal. Crushed flowers, spice and sweet pipe tobacco lift a core of red-toned fruit in this racy, sensual Chapelle. Attractive floral and cinnamon notes linger. The 2023 is all charm—I expect it will drink well with minimal cellaring. Drinking range: 2026 - 2043 Rating: 90-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (May 2024)
A blend of 48.3% Merlot, 39.4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12.3% Cabernet Franc in this vintage, this has a rather wan nose, expressive with layers of smoky red chalk, pomegranate and rose petals, with slightly sappy notes of dried current just underneath. A rather pretty palate follows, with quite a loose-knit and sappy style, charming with lovely black cherry, raspberry, plum and strawberry. There is a sense of granularity to it, giving it frame, but otherwise this is a medium-bodied, delicately framed and charming second wine. Once the little frame of tannin has faded this will be ready to go; I can’t see that taking too many years. The alcohol here is 14.3%. Rating: 89-91 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (Apr 2024)
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