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 »
$187
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
94
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Depth and power define the 2020 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, with a dense core of blackberry, black cherry and plum layered with graphite, tobacco, warm spice and a hint of smoked meat. Full-bodied and richly textured yet lifted by fresh acidity, its fine, muscular tannins give structure and length, promising serious aging potential for a so‑called second wine.
Roast lamb with rosemary; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Duck breast with blackcurrant sauce
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.