France

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

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Petit Verdot

Ch. Haut-Brion

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

Ruby violet in colour, and the angular tannins found during En Primeur have softened and sculpted over ageing. There is something thoroughly irresistable about this more classic style of the Haut-Brion stablen with black fruits that are fully ripe, bright and vibrant, but still with a feeling of solidity and depth. Even with higher levels of Merlot in the blend than usual, this is structured, and still-tight tannins that need a good three or four years before opening (which still makes it an early drinker within this universe of wines). 28% new oak, Jean-Philippe Delmas estate director.

Inside Bordeaux

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2021 is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It is a little shy to start, soon unfurling to give glimpses at redcurrant jelly, raspberry pie, and juicy blackberries, giving way to hints of cinnamon toast and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is bright and lively, with approachable, grainy tannins and vibrant red berry flavors, finishing on a minerally note.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Stord Hotell

Fin fedme, litt eike smak. Fin kompleksitet. 

Amatør

Deep garnet-purple colored. Skips out with cheery notes of fresh blackberries and black raspberries, giving way to hints of rose bud tea, cardamom, and fallen leaves. The light to medium-bodied palate is satiny and light on its feet, featuring red berry layers and chalky tannins, finishing lifted.

Aroma av jordbær, vanilje, anise, kanel, kardemomme

Bra konsentrasjon, fin balanse, elegant, frisk frukt, finesse, lang lengde,

Ved siden av La Chapelle, er vinen hakket mer fyldig og kompleks

Poeng 95


WSET 2

Dense plush texture, crushed roses, damson puree, orange peel, cocoa beans, baked spices, 32hl/h yields, lowest since 1991.

Classically elegant with ample dark fruit aromas, tobacco and fine oak. Good density and weight with grainy tannin, modest oak some aromatic herbal spiciness like sage and bay leaf adding freshness, discreet oak and fresh acidity and good length.

Sommelier

Expert

Dyp rød! 
Dufter av mørke bær, solbær, bjørnebær, lær, eik og hint av plommer!
Fortsatt en del tanniner, god fylde, merkbare tanniner, eik, mørke bær på smak, solbær, bjørnebær, laaaaang ettersmak! 

Gjorde seg godt på karaffel i tre timer. 

A bit more depth than La Chapelle, fine oak, ripe sweet fruit, leather, tobacco. Dense but rounded palate fresh and vigorous with dry spices, tobacco and a long pure finish.

Grilled black fruits, strong liquorice bud, tar, grilled rosemary, good quality, kick on finish. Harvest September 8 to October 5, 35% new oak.

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 2014 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion delivers notes of sauteed herbs and black peppercorns opening out to a core of plum preserves and mossy tree bark with a waft of graphite. The medium-bodied palate has bags of energy and freshness, with a soft, well-played texture and lifted finish.

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2013 is medium garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It features notes of prunes, fig cake, and dried cranberries, with hints of sauteed herbs and new leather. The light to medium-bodied palate is refreshing and chewy, with very little remaining fruit yet with an appealing savoriness.

More abrupt in its tannic structure than La Chapelle, layered with rosemary, campfire, tar, smoke and spice. Needs a few more years and feels a little stubborn, certainly compared to the seductive depths of the main Haut-Brion wine.

Desverre såpe i 3 glass på rad så fikk ikke et godt inntrykk av vinen,

Vi prøver på ny

Aroma av lyse blåbær og bjørnebær, vanilje, bringebær, jordbær, medium toast, lys sjokolade, tobakk, lær, sur søt blåbær, solbærs blader, 

Poeng  93




Duft av eik og mørke bær. Også noe lær. Fantastisk duft og gjør seg godt med minst en times luft. Nydelig farge. Anbefales!