{"id":44473,"date":"2026-08-11T23:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/la-chapelle-de-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-rouge-2018\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:53:43","slug":"la-chapelle-de-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-rouge-2018","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/la-chapelle-de-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-rouge-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-L\u00e9ognan - Red - 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-L\u00e9ognan - Red - 2018 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion: A Second Wine of Grand Cru Lineage<\/h2>\n<p>As the highly sought-after Second Wine of Ch\u00e2teau La Mission Haut-Brion, La Chapelle provides an elegant and refined glimpse into the estate\u2019s world-renowned quality. Named after the historic 1698 chapel, this Pessac-L\u00e9ognan red is a testament to the rigorous selection process and the exceptional gravel terroir of the Graves region.<\/p>\n<h2>Tasting Notes: Structure and Finesse<\/h2>\n<p>The wine consistently exhibits the depth and complexity expected from this prestigious appellation. It is a harmonious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing both richness and precision.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>**Aroma:** A succinct and focused bouquet of dark berries, pressed flowers, and subtle graphite notes. As it opens, hints of vanilla and delicate spice from the oak emerge.<\/li>\n<li>**Taste:** Medium-bodied and precise on the palate, with a core of ripe black fruit-think black cherry and blackberry. It possesses crisp, well-defined tannins and a razor-sharp focus. The texture is silky and refined, making it approachable.<\/li>\n<li>**Length:** The finish is long, driven, and elegantly spicy, a classic mark of a well-made Pessac-L\u00e9ognan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Food Pairing &amp; Cellaring Advice<\/h2>\n<p>While delicious now, this wine will continue to evolve. For optimal enjoyment, decant for 60-90 minutes and serve at a cellar temperature of 17\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>**Recommended Dishes:** Classic Beef Wellington, Roasted Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushrooms, or a rich Venison Stew.<\/li>\n<li>**The Verdict:** A sophisticated and rewarding claret that delivers the essence of La Mission Haut-Brion without the decades-long wait.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pessac-L\u00e9ognan 2018<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Ch\u00e2teau%20La%20Mission%20Haut-Brion&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le second vin de Ch\u00e2teau La Mission Haut-Brion. 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Une introduction parfaite \u00e0 l&#8217;excellence du domaine, pr\u00eat \u00e0 \u00eatre d\u00e9gust\u00e9 plus jeune.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16838,"template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1934,6123,1943,3802,1930,5829,7392,1924,6078,1928,1926,7089],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-44473","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-1934","product_cat-2018-vintage","product_cat-1943","product_cat-750-ml","product_cat-bordeaux","product_cat-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion","product_cat-chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-domain","product_cat-france","product_cat-france-country","product_cat-red","product_cat-rouge","product_cat-ulysse","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple","entry","content-bg","loop-entry"],"taxonomy_info":{"product_cat":[{"value":1934,"label":"06"},{"value":6123,"label":"2018"},{"value":1943,"label":"2018"},{"value":3802,"label":"750 ml"},{"value":1930,"label":"BORDEAUX"},{"value":5829,"label":"CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION"},{"value":7392,"label":"Ch\u00e2teau La Mission Haut-Brion"},{"value":1924,"label":"France"},{"value":6078,"label":"France"},{"value":1928,"label":"RED"},{"value":1926,"label":"ROUGE"},{"value":7089,"label":"ulysse"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/winetorres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CHAPELLE-MISSION-HAUT-BRION.jpg",800,800,false],"author_info":[],"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/44473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=44473"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=44473"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=44473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}