The ‘Le Clarence de Haut-Brion’ 2022 is the esteemed second wine of the First Growth Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan. This vintage is characterized by its explosive depth and rich fruit profile, serving as a powerful yet more accessible introduction to the estate’s grand vin.
The 2019 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a blend of 72.8% Merlot, 16.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10.9% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 10th of September to the 3rd of October. The estimated label alcohol degree is 15%. With a deep garnet-purple color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notes of crushed black and red plums, redcurrant jelly and wild blueberries plus suggestions of forest floor, lilacs, black olives and menthol.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Heady aromas of cigar box, burning herbs, tobacco, and graphite, layered with sun-kissed black plums and cherries.
- Palate: Broad and explosive with a “sumptuous dark fruit” opening. It features a fleshy, velvety texture and firm, fine-boned tannins that provide a long, savory finish with hints of mocha and mint.
