2019 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

Of all the Bordeaux premier crus, Haut-Brion is the most charming, always elegant and refined and always in top condition, young or old. Haut Brion is the oldest and historically the most colourful estate in the Gironde - it was here that the first single-vineyard Bordeaux was made in the 17th century, first served in London coffee houses and praised by many eminent writers. In 1935, the estate was bought by Clarence Dillon, an American banker. He invested large sums in renovating the chai and the vineyard. In 1960, Haut-Brion became the first premier cru to replace the wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family bought the neighbouring Château la Mission Haut-Brion. Haut-Brion is almost always the fastest maturing and most accessible of the premier crus, but this easy-going, young charm is deceptive, because the wine matures beautifully.

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, 2nd vin du Château Haut-Brion is the second wine of Ch. Haut Brion, which used to be called 'Bahans Haut Brion'. The name 'Clarence' is a tribute to the American banker Clarence Dillon who bought the domain in 1935. Today it is his descendant, Prince Robert de Luxembourg who is the director and owner. The second wine is of a very high standard and can compete with the first wines of many other Pessac Léognans.

The Clarence de Haut-Brion 2019 is a blend of 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon supplemented with Cabernet Franc so the more classic version of the Clarence Haut Brion. Deep garnet purple in colour, the wine opens with a very serious nose of earthy notes of tilled soil, truffles, scrubland and crushed rocks - which gives way to notes of chocolate pastry, kirsch and currants with hints of cassis and pencil shavings. The palate is full, the taste is energetic, fresh, elegant with layers of red and black fruit with a soft, round texture and a lively minty finish.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.