2021 Château Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
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The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux faced challenging conditions, yet Le Clarence de Haut Brion emerged as a testament to skillful winemaking. This second wine of Haut Brion offers refined aromas of red currants, dark cherries, and subtle tobacco, with elegant notes of graphite and fresh herbs. The palate shows remarkable precision and balance despite the difficult year, with silky tannins and a mineral-driven finish that suggests good aging potential.
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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity
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Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the second wine of Château Haut-Brion, a Bordeaux First Growth. Introduced in 2007, it replaced Château Bahans Haut-Brion and is named after Clarence Dillon, who bought Haut-Brion in 1935. Typically containing more Merlot than the Grand Vin, Le Clarence is more approachable young while maintaining Haut-Brion's style. It's made from younger vines and plots not used for the first wine, but with the same exacting standards.
Pessac-Léognan is a prestigious wine appellation located in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. Established in 1987, it encompasses both red and white wine production, with a particular reputation for high-quality reds. The region's wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully, often displaying a unique combination of power and finesse.
Le Clarence shares Haut-Brion's exceptional terroir, consisting of deep gravel beds mixed with sand and clay. This composition ensures excellent drainage and heat retention, forcing deep root growth for complexity. The estate's urban-edge location creates a warmer microclimate, often allowing earlier ripening. While sourced from the same overall terroir as the Grand Vin, Le Clarence typically comes from younger vines or different plots, offering a more accessible expression of Haut-Brion's renowned vineyard sites.
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