Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2022 (Double-Magnum)

Wineadvocate

A rich and muscular wine that reflects the warmth of the vintage, the 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion reveals aromas of dark berries, cherries and crème de cassis mingled with licorice, spices, incense and spring flowers. Full-bodied, broad and concentrated, it's surprisingly lively despite an elevated pH of 4.0, exhibiting a seamless, broad-shouldered profile with an ample core of fruit framed by rich, powdery tannin. It's a blend of 51.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43.2% Merlot and 5.1% Cabernet Franc. - YC 04/2023

Vinous

The 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Dark, powerful and imposing, with compelling inner sweetness, La Mission is positively striking. The purity of the flavors is striking, but the wine's statuesque personality might be even more impressive. Time in the glass brings out all sorts of savory and mineral notes that add complexity. The balance here is just mind-blowing. What a wine! - AG 04/2023

Beck

Le bouquet de la Mission se révèle avec subtilité, presque timidité, mais il affiche de nombreuses nuances, avec des effluves de myrtilles, de sureau et de fraises, donc une variante rouge et noire ! Légèrement crémeux, le vin se révèle en crescendo. Ses tannins sont fins, veloutés. Ils apparaissent vers le milieu de bouche et font une impression sereine. Ils offrent de la puissance, sont de paire avec la structure acide et soutiennent idéalement la fin de bouche. Je trouve La Mission un peu sur la réserve, pas encore vraiment là où on a l'habitude de le trouver. L'énergie, la finesse et la puissance sont là. Par contre il me semble que d'un point de vue définition, le vin n'est pas encore calé. Il n'en est pas moins prometteur, mais moins performant qu'à l'accoutumé. - 04/2023

Suckling

This has real al dente fruit character on the palate with lemon rind and blackcurrants with blueberries. Lead pencil and stone, too. Full-bodied with chewy and juicy tannins that are primary and growing quickly on the palate as you taste it. Reminds me of the 1978, but brighter and more precise. 51.7% cabernet sauvignon, 43.2% merlot and 5.1% cabernet franc. - 04/2023

Dunnuck

While I don't see the 2022 Château La Mission Haut-Brion matching the legendary wines from this address at this early stage, it's nevertheless a gorgeous wine in the making. Based on 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, it has a pure, elegant, lengthy style as well as classic cassis and darker cherry fruits, some smoky, tobacco, scorched earth nuances, medium to full body, perfectly ripe tannins, and a great finish. I love its tannins, and it's a forward, seamless, balanced beauty that will shine with just short-term cellaring. - 04/2023