
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Bordeaux
Address:
Château La Tour Blanche, La Tour Blanche, 33210 Bommes, France, Bommes, Bordeaux, 33210, France
Website:
Winemaker:
Jean-Philippe Delmas
First Vintage:
PRESTIGE
5
Summary
Across from legendary Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion commands 29 hectares of Pessac-Léognan's most coveted gravel terraces, crafting investment-grade Bordeaux that rivals the world's greatest wines. This Graves classified growth represents the pinnacle of Left Bank winemaking, where centuries of tradition meet modern precision under the Dillon family's stewardship.
Founded by the Lazarist priests in 1682, La Mission Haut-Brion has cultivated its exceptional terroir for over three centuries, developing a reputation for producing wines of extraordinary power and longevity. Winemaker Jean-Philippe Delmas, heir to generations of Bordeaux expertise, continues the estate's pioneering spirit through sustainable viticulture and meticulous cellar practices.
His approach honors the unique microclimate and mineral-rich soils that distinguish La Mission from its illustrious neighbors, creating wines that express both terroir and time.
The estate's flagship wine, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, represents ultra-premium Bordeaux at its finest, blending primarily Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from vines averaging 22 years. La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion, the estate's second wine, offers earlier accessibility while maintaining the property's signature intensity and elegance.
These collectible wines consistently earn perfect scores from critics worldwide, with limited annual production ensuring allocation-only availability through premier wine merchants globally. Visiting La Mission Haut-Brion requires advance appointment, reflecting the estate's exclusive positioning within Bordeaux's luxury wine tourism landscape.
The historic château and modern cellars showcase the marriage of heritage and innovation that defines this remarkable property. Private tastings reveal the estate's commitment to excellence, from vine to bottle, while the proximity to Bordeaux city center makes La Mission accessible to discerning wine enthusiasts.
The experience encompasses guided vineyard walks through the famous gravel beds, cellar tours featuring both traditional and contemporary winemaking equipment, and exclusive tastings of current releases alongside library vintages. Discover why Château La Mission Haut-Brion remains among Bordeaux's most coveted wines through The En Primeur Club's exclusive access.
Contact our wine specialists to secure allocations of these legendary vintages and arrange private estate visits that unlock the secrets of Pessac-Léognan's greatest terroir.












