Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Demand throughout history

Glorious Successions

Created in the 16th century, the estate ofChâteau La MissionIt was initially owned by the Rostaing and Lestonnac families. From the late 18th to the early 20th century, five different owners managed the château. The Chiapella family was one of them. As prominent shipowners, they helped to make this wine known in America. The Woltner family, for their part, owned La Mission from 1919. They bequeathed a new type of vat that allowed for better control of fermentation. In 1983, the Dillon family, owners of the adjacent Château Haut-Brion, acquired the vineyard.Prince Robert of Luxembourg, grandson of Douglas Dillon, became President of the estate in 2008. The vineyard is still managed today byJean-Philippe Delmas.

A steady evolution

Thanks to a constant passion

The estate draws its strength from the numerous families who have owned it. Indeed, over the centuries, each of them has contributed considerably to enriching the vineyard. The consistent improvement in the quality of theChâteau La Mission Haut BrionThis, both financially and technically, has allowed it to acquire a certain renown. Today, theDillon familykeep this safelegacywhile injecting new energy. A family of enthusiasts, they have notably equipped the estate with new cellars, a bottling center and a storage center as well as a tasting room.

A quality grape variety

Flexible and original

The terroir consists of gravelly soil and a clay-limestone subsoil. The average age of the vines varies from 27 to 63 years. The red wines...Haut-Brion MissionIt also produces a second wine, "La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion". The grape varieties include:

• 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 41% Merlot
• 11% Cabernet Franc

The castle also produces a great white wine made from:

• 63% Sémillon
• 37% Sauvignon Blanc

Château La Mission Haut-Brion therefore stands out through itsimpeccable terroirsand itschoice of grape varietiesToday, it enjoys worldwide renown and is prized by leading experts and collectors.