Producer Profile
Red Wine
Area under vines: 27 hectares
Soils: gravel on sandy clay subsoil
Average age of the vines: 27 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha
Production: 6000 to 7000 cases a year
Ageing: in 80% new oak barrels for 18-22 months
Grape varieties:
- Merlot 42,7%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 47%
- Cabernet France 10,3%
White Wine
Area under vines: 3 hectares
Soils: gravel on sandy clay subsoil
Average age of the vines: 27 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha
Production: 500 to 700 cases a year
Ageing: in 50% new oak barrels for 9 to 12 months
Grape varieties:
- Semillon 85%
- Sauvignon 14%
- Muscadelle 1%
The Chateau makes four other wines:
- La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion:
- Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc:
- La Clarte de Haut-Brion:
- Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion:
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Production: 4000 cases a year
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Area under vines: 2,55 hectares
Production: 500 to 700 cases a year
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Production: 1000 to 1200 cases a year
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Area under vines: 5,05 hectares
Production: 2000 to 2500 cases a year
Learn more about Château Mission Haut-Brion here
