2018 Château Haut-Brion La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2040 |
Description
The spring of 2018 is characterized by regular storm rain. The vine develops a beautiful vegetative surface, but growth has been slowed by the violent disturbances of May 26. However, she recovers quickly. The month of June is mild, allowing uniform flowering. A hot summer followed, accompanied by rare precipitation. Veraison takes place under very good conditions. The anticyclone comes into effect in September. We harvest under a radiant sun, all grape varieties are picked at maturity, the health status is perfect.
La Clarté de Haut-Brion is the second wine of both Haut-Brion Blanc and La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, produced from the released selections of both estates. The La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2018 is a blend of 79.2% Sémillon and 20.8% Sauvignon Blanc. The harvest took place from August 27 to September 5. The wine is aged on 58% new wood. It emerges from the glass with vibrant scents of fresh grapefruit, lemon zest and key lime pie, plus suggestions of paraffin wax, sea spray and straw. The medium to full flavor delivers thirst-quenching layers of citrus with a vibrant backbone and a decadent hint of creaminess to the texture.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Graves |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Haut Brion |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| Vinous rating | 91 |
Wijnhuis
Château Haut-Brion is located in the French municipality of Pessac, a few kilometers southwest of the city of Bordeaux. Haut-Brion is the oldest and historically the most colorful Gironde winery - it was here that the first Bordeaux was made from a single vineyard in the 17th century, first donated in London coffee houses and praised by many leading writers. In 1935, the winery was bought by Clarence Dillon, an American banker. He invested large sums in the renovation of the chai and the vineyard. In 1960, Haut-Brion became the first premier cru, replacing the wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family bought the adjacent Château la Mission Haut-Brion.
The vineyard covers an area of 51 hectares of which just over 48 hectares are planted with red grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) and just under 3 hectares are dedicated to white grape varieties (Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc).
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