Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2013 is the second label of red wine produced by Château Haut-Brion, one of the five First Growth estates in Bordeaux, France. This wine comes from the Pessac-Léognan appellation and exhibits the region's signature smoky and mineral character.
Wine Profile
- Region: Bordeaux, France / Graves / Pessac-Léognan
- Grape Varieties: 57% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol Content (ABV): Approx. 13%
- Previous Name: Prior to 2007, this second label was known as Château Bahans Haut-Brion.
Tasting Note
- Flavor profile: Aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and raspberry, accompanied by notes of rose petals, mint, earth, tobacco, and a distinctive graphite minerality.
- Palmistry: Medium-bodied with smooth, fine tannins, offering a harmonious and rounded palate. More approachable and ready to drink than its contemporaries.
Score
- Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 87-88 points (commenting that it is more appealing than the neighboring La Mission second label).
- Wine Enthusiast: 90-92 points (barrel sample score).
- Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): 89 points.
This wine is now at its full maturity and ready to drink. Experts recommend a drinking window of around 2028. Opening it now will allow you to enjoy its peak smoothness, and we do not recommend long-term storage.
