Professional reviews
Robert Parker (95)
The 2022 Blanc from La Mission Haut-Brion is showing very well in the bottle and gains flesh and structure during its élevage. Revealing a lively, gourmand, vibrant bouquet of white fruits, pear, spices and spring flowers, it's full-bodied, round and generous with a fleshy core of fruit (attributed to the 72% of Sémillon in the blend), bright acids and subtle dry extracts framed by gastronomic bitterness, a result of the year's dry conditions. Although it presents a slightly austere profile at the moment, this wine is on its way to becoming a great bottle.
James Suckling (97)
So much oyster shell here with a chalk, stone character, as well as dried lemons and sliced white peaches and pears. It’s medium to full body with lovely fruit and a flavorful finish. Bitter lemon as well. 72% semillon and 28% sauvignon blanc.
Vinous (96)
The 2022 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc contains 72% Sémillon and was slightly acidified for the first time in many years. It has a more complex bouquet than the Haut-Brion Blanc when compared side by side: yellow plum, jasmine, beeswax and hints of lemon curd. This is very well defined. The palate is particularly well balanced with more weight and nuance than the Haut Brion Blanc. This is less spicy, yet there is more texture, with just a touch of lemongrass emerging toward the slightly viscous finish. Superb. To be frank, I find this has much more to offer than the Haut-Brion Blanc.
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2022 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc checks in as 72% Semillon and 28% Sauvignon Blanc. It brings sensational intensity and depth in its grilled pineapple, ripe citrus, and flower notes as well as this riveting sense of crushed stone-like minerality. This all carries to a full-bodied white that has integrated acidity, a pure, powerful mouthfeel, and a clean, crisp finish that keeps you salivating. Don’t believe the dogma that great whites can’t emerge from hot vintages. This is a concentrated, powerful, incredibly impressive dry white that will evolve gracefully over the coming two decades. The alcohol hit 14.5% and its pH is 3.32.
