In addition to the classification, what are the differences between the two wines?
The ecosystem is not exactly the same. The soil of the Mission is a little bit richer. We must control the strength of the plant and manage the density of the plantation. Just for your information, the ratio of vines per hectare is 10 000 vines at the Mission for 8 000 at Haut-Brion. The first layer of the soil is a mix of sand and gravels. The second layer is made of clay. In fact it changes according to each part of the vineyard. The grapes are also a little bit different. With the same team, with almost the same winery, we don’t make the same wine. This is the magic of wine making. Read more Jean Philippe Delmas, Château Haut-Brion Go back to the beginning of the interview with Jean-Philippe Delmas, Chateau Haut-Brion Buy this Haut-Brion poster Château Haut-Brion Winery Mission Haut-Brion Be the first to know, sign up for the newsletter, enter your e-mail address here: Top 5 Wine Books Top Recommended Book Bordeaux : A Comprehensive Guide… Bordeaux : Touring in Wine Country Grands
