- La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2021 has been released for £672 per 12×75 .
- Neal Martin called it ‘gutsy’ and rated it 89-91 points.
- Several back vintages offer better value for money.
As part of this year’s Bordeaux En Primeur campaign, La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2021 has been released at €55 per bottle ex-négociant, down 8.3% on the 2020’s opening price.
It is being offered by the international trade for £672 per 12×75. Several back vintages look better value in relation to today’s release. See more pricing analysis below.
Critics’ scores
Neal Martin (Vinous) thought it was ‘quite concentrated for a Deuxième Vin,’ and ‘gutsy’. He rated it 89-91 points.
William Kelley (Wine Advocate) scored the wine 90-92 saying that while it, ‘can’t match the polish and elegance of Le Clarence de Haut-Brion this year, it’s a fine second wine’.
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) was less keen. He wrote that while ‘elegant and delicate’ he wished there was ‘more depth’. He continued: ‘Ultimately the 2021 feels a bit light’. He scored it 89-91 points.
Fair Value analysis
Today’s opening price comes at around a 20% premium to the price implied by Liv-ex’s Fair Value methodology. Buyers looking for value might be interested in the similarly scored 2012, which is available for a 35% discount.
The 2019, 2018, 2015 and 2014 vintages also have higher scores and are available for the same price or less than today’s release.
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Liv-ex analysis is drawn from the world’s most comprehensive database of fine wine prices. The data reflects the real time activity of Liv-ex’s 580+ merchant members from across the globe. Together they represent the largest pool of liquidity in the world – currently £100m of bids and offers across 16,000 wines. Independent data, direct from the market.
