as Sisseck reckons the old but balanced vines (they started working in biodynamics in 2000) cushion the vintage differences more than other younger vineyards
located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits
The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron is showing very well in bottle
An obvious wine for exclusive dinners and special occasions when only a grand and characterful Pauillac is the right choice
a touch of dried honey giving away the warmth of the growing season in the background
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2025, 75cl 3-set as Sisseck reckons the oldThe 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, a blend of 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 76% Semillon, had a surprisingly backward, stoic bouquet that frankly refused to come out to play when I tasted it at the chteau. The palate is much better and more representative, very well balanced and powerful, with notes of grapefruit and honeysuckle, quite spicy towards the finish, as if making up for the reticence on the nose. This is a La Mission Haut Brion Blanc that I