Country: France
AOC: Pessac-Léognan
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Type: Red Wine
95 points by Robert Parker
"A perfect wine... colossal richness, yet retains elegance and precision. A 50-year wine."
Description:
A legendary vintage from an exceptional year, the 2008 La Mission Haut-Brion is a powerful, structured, and deeply complex wine. It showcases intense aromas of blackcurrant, crushed blackberries, graphite, smoked tobacco, and violets, with a profound mineral undertone characteristic of its Graves terroir. The palate is rich and concentrated, with polished tannins, remarkable balance, and an extraordinarily long finish.
Food Pairing:
Full-bodied, age-worthy Bordeaux red pairs beautifully with:
Red meats: Ribeye steak, roasted lamb, venison
Game dishes: Duck confit, wild boar
Aged cheeses: Comté, Pecorino, Gouda
Decadent sides: Truffle-infused dishes, wild mushroom risotto
