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 »
$175
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
94
/100
2022 Pro Rating
In 2022, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion shows a surprisingly powerful, almost “grand vin” profile, layering dense blackcurrant and plum fruit with notes of dark spice, tobacco and a touch of earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied with concentrated, still-firm tannins that give a muscular frame, yet there’s enough juiciness and freshness to keep it refined and deeply satisfying. This is a brooding, structured Clarence built for cellaring rather than early softness.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Duck breast with spice jus
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.