Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Goodbye, Laville; hello, Mission. Prince Robert of Luxembourg decided with this 2009 to clarify the lineup of white wines, with the introduction of Clarté Haut-Brion that we have just described. From now on, the wines from the old terroir of Laville have been integrated into La Mission, but rest assured that the style of the wines hasn’t changed. The exceptional volume on the palate pays homage to the greatness of the vintage, and the finish is still loaded with style. 18

Michael Schuster: Pale greeny gold; dense, lemon and mineral nose; rich but with a good, fresh acidity; vivid, concentrated flavor, intense, savory, powerful; long and energetic in the mouth, long and warm to finish; generous, ripe, ample, satisfying. 2018–30+. 17.5/18