Chateau Haut-Brion • Pessac-Leognan, France
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the red second wine of Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan, crafted from the same gravelly…Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the red second wine of Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan, crafted from the same gravelly Graves terroir and classic Bordeaux varieties (primarily Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Petit V…Learn More »
$174
/750ml
2015 Retail Average
93
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Chateau Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015 shows a plush core of ripe plum and blackberry layered with notes of cocoa, spice and dried flowers, all carried by refined yet powerful tannins. The palate is concentrated but poised, with bright acidity and a long, earthy finish that clearly reflects the gravitas of Haut-Brion in a more approachable frame.
roast lamb with rosemary; dry-aged ribeye steak; duck breast with red wine reduction
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the red second wine of Château Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan, crafted from the same gravelly Graves terroir and classic Bordeaux varieties (primarily Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) as the grand vin. Renamed from Château Bahans Haut-Brion in 2007 to honor Clarence Dillon, it mirrors the estate wine’s smoky, mineral-tinged elegance and depth but is designed to reach harmony and drinkability earlier, while still offering serious structure and aging potential.