le clarence de haut brion pessac leognan

Château Haut-Brion

Le Clarence de Haut Brion, Pessac Léognan, 2022

Name: Le Clarence de Haut Brion, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Château Haut-Brion
Price: 792 GBP

92/100

Inside Bordeaux

91-93/100

The Wine Independent

91-93/100

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2022
6x75cl
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£792.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Darker and more brooding than the lively Chapelle, Clarence offers aromas of graphite, liquorice, rose petals, brambly fruit and dried herbs. Impactful, with considerable density, this displays just ripe plums and plenty of cassis on the broad palate, then focusses towards a finish of crushed rocks and bright red berries. Lots of finesse and charm here, this captures the DNA of the Haut Brion vineyard. Produced from 61.2% Merlot, 21.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Petit Verdot.

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

91-93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2022 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has a slightly higher-toned bouquet than the La Chapelle with blueberry, blackberry, iris petal and strawberry pastille aromas. Playful. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry and fine-boned tannins. The 2022 is poised and focused with a sophisticated finish. Superb.

drinking window 2027 - 2047

date of review 05/2023

91-93/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2022 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is composed of 62.1% Merlot, 21.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Cabernet Franc, and 1.5% Petit Verdot aging in 20% new oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little coaxing to bring out scents of mulberries, plum preserves, and blackberry compote, plus hints of fallen leaves, Sichuan pepper, and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is bright and breezy, delivering crunchy black fruits and rounded tannins, finishing with impressive freshness.

drinking window 2027 - 2045

date of review 05/2023

92/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

No tasting notes available

drinking window 2028 - 2040

date of review 05/2023

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