Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 vs Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 currently starts £158.99 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £699.99 | £541.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Abreu Vineyards | Château La Mission |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Notes of sweet black cherries, elderflower, mint, licorice, oak and smoke with a hint of tobacco. Big, bold and beautiful. If Abreu had a core, it is undoubtedly the Madrona Ranch. It was the first property David fell for, and developed, back in the 1980s. The canyons and curves that snake through the site, the soils that range from red Aiken to white tufa to dark clay and rocks—it’s a magical site. Harvest picks are meticulous, often spanning weeks, but the diversity makes for incredible complexity, and plenty of blending options. Madrona is a working ranch too. In fact, livestock have laid claim to more than their share of real estate. Cattle, goats, pigs, chickens—even honeybees, which live in one of the old barns on the property. “We tend the animals and leave the bees alone,” says David. “We do collect the honey though. We consider it fair rent.”
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005
Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a powerhouse Bordeaux estate, often mentioned in the same breath as its legendary neighbour, Château Haut-Brion - and for good reason. Located in Pessac-Léognan, just on the outskirts of Bordeaux city, La Mission produces wines that are powerful, deeply complex, and incredibly age-worthy. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 16th century and was acquired by Domaine Clarence Dillon in 1983, bringing it under the same ownership as Haut-Brion. Since then, it’s continued to flourish, combining traditional know-how with meticulous vineyard and cellar management. Stylistically, La Mission is known for its intensity and structure - typically a bit more muscular than Haut-Brion - with layers of dark fruit, tobacco, earth, and spice.
Prices and availability reflect the latest tracked merchant checks and may change before checkout.