For enthusiasts wishing to discover the estate in its fullest expression, certain vintages from the 20th century stand as absolute references. The 1959 is often cited as one of the greatest wines ever produced at La Mission, with an extraordinary richness and depth. The 1975, atypical for Bordeaux, revealed here an exceptional concentration. The years 1982, 1989 and 1990 embody the estate's solar power in vintages of great maturity. More recently, the 2000, 2005 and 2009 confirm the château's consistency in producing wines of remarkable density and complexity, worthy of long cellar ageing.