Pessac Leognan La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion 2016 wairarapa-valley Gnarly Dudes

Gnarly Dudes

Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

which retraces the terroir path trod by its prestigious sibling San Leonardo

naturally fermented

we have been maturing this blend in both puncheons and larger-format (1500-litre) oak for 15 months

Pessac Leognan La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion 2016 wairarapa-valley Gnarly DudesThe second wine of La Mission Haut Brion. Some of the fruit from the now defunct La Tour Haut Brion vineyard is included in this wine as well as the younger vines of La Mission. All of the Cabernet Franc that usually goes into La Mission Haut Brion has been used for La Chapelle, which constitutes 21. 5% of the blend, with 36. 5% Merlot, and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon.