Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 94
The 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc is a powerful, almost phenolic white driven by the textural intensity of Sémillon. Pear, white peach, sweet jasmine and a kiss of French oak all build in the glass. Deceptive in its overall feel, the 2022 is a rich, layered white that only needs time to be at its finest.
Anticipated maturity: 2027-2037
Neal Martin 96
The 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc contains 72% Sémillon and was slightly acidified for the first time in many years. It has a more complex bouquet than the Haut-Brion Blanc when compared side by side: yellow plum, jasmine, beeswax and hints of lemon curd. This is very well defined. The palate is particularly well balanced with more weight and nuance than the Haut Brion Blanc. This is less spicy, yet there is more texture, with just a touch of lemongrass emerging toward the slightly viscous finish. Superb. To be frank, I find this has much more to offer than the Haut-Brion Blanc.
Anticipated maturity: 2030-2060


