Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2018, Pessac-Léognan - Parker 92
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Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2018
Appellation : Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Status : Second wine of Château Haut-Brion
Property : Domaine Clarence Dillon
Grape varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage : 2018
Tasting
Colour : Deep, dark garnet red.
Nose: Elegant and precise. Notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, plum), fresh red fruit, sweet spices, light tobacco and cedar. Subtle hints of dark chocolate and noble smoke.
Palate: Full, silky attack. Very fine, well-integrated tannins underpin pure, concentrated fruit. Harmonious development, with a velvety texture and fine tension. Long, fresh finish, marked by spicy, slightly smoky notes typical of the Haut-Brion terroir.
Scores :
- Wine Advocate: 93/100
- James Suckling: 94/100
- Vinous: 92/100
Suggested pairings
Perfect with saddle of lamb roasted with herbs, beef fillet Wellington, roast pigeon with reduced juice or duck with cherries. It also goes well with simmered dishes such as a Provençal stew or braised veal shank, as well as hard or slightly blue-veined mature cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol | 13° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Merlot 58.2%, Cab. Sauvignon 28.5%, Cab. Franc 9.7%, Petit Verdot 3.6% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Ch?teau Haut-Brion, 135 avenue Jean Jaur?s, 33608 PESSAC, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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