2023 Château Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

EN PRIMEUR DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 31/12/2025 - DELIVERY SPRING 2026

Of all the premier crus of Bordeaux, Haut-Brion is the greatest charmer, always elegant and refined and always in top condition, young or old. Haut-Brion is the oldest and historically the most colorful wine estate in the Gironde - it was here in the 17th century that the first single-vineyard Bordeaux was made, first served in London coffee houses and praised by many leading writers. In 1935 the winery was purchased 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 wooden barrels with stainless steel tanks. In 1983, the Dillon family purchased the adjacent Château la Mission Haut-Brion. Haut-Brion is almost always the fastest-maturing and most accessible of the premier crus, but that casual, young charm is deceptive, because the wine ages beautifully.

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, 2nd vin du Château Haut-Brion is the second wine from 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 level and can compete with the first wines of many other Pessac Léognans.

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a blend of 55.5% Merlot, 40.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. The 2023 presents itself with a very beautiful, bright deep red color, with purple hues. The first nose is quite inconspicuous, but gradually reveals notes of ripe fruit, especially fleshy and sun-drenched blackberries. At first taste the wine is sleek, powerful and dynamic. It develops with a creamy sensation and a taste of blackberry jelly. The aftertaste is tannic but full of flavor.

FACT : In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send it to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will immediately see the possible discount if you choose Pickup in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.