Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 21 Mar 21
The 2018 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, which impressed from barrel, has a gorgeous, sensual bouquet of showy black fruit, potpourri and incense, almost Saint-Émilion in style and very well defined. The focused, poised palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very good tension and splendid weight on the finish. It ranks as one of the best Second Wines of Haut-Brion that I have tasted. Not to be underestimated.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2036
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 09 Feb 23
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2018 is deep garnet purple in color. It offers notes of cassis, juicy plums, and clove oil, with touches of pencil shavings and roses. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a soft texture and plenty of youthful fruit, finishing with a skip in its step.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2035
Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.