2011 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Cru Classé Graves

Château La Mission Haut-Brion traces its roots back to the 16th century, when Jean de Pontac, a personality who bought and gave birth to several famous châteaux in Bordeaux. The modern era began for the chateau in 1919 when the American family, the Woltners, bought the chateau. They remained owners until 1983, when they sold the chateau to Clarence Dillon, the owner of the neighboring chateau - the iconic Château Haut-Brion. Shortly after the purchase, Clarence replanted large parts of the vineyard. He then built a new wine cellar which was completed in 1987, with more recent renovations completed in 2007. The chateau extends over 30.7 hectares, with 3.7 hectares reserved for white wine production. The grapes are hand-harvested in the pre-dawn hours of the night, as the cool temperatures help to retain the acidity in the grapes and minimize the risk of oxidation. The grapes undergo a merciless selection in the field and cellar before being pressed. The wine has earned 100P numerous times and is a collector's item for the greatest Bordeaux lovers, with decades of aging potential. A true blockbuster! Translated using AI.