18 Rene Gabriel
Tiefdunkles Granat mit lila Schimmer. Trockenes, tabakiges Bouquet, schwarze, getrocknete Pilze, Mahagonitouch, wirkt momentan – obwohl es sich um einen Zeitwein handelt – sehr verschlossen. Im Gaumen recht samtig, wirkt zugänglicher, wunderschöne Balance zeigend, zeigt Stoff und viel schwarze Beeren im fast rauchigen Nachhall. In diese Wein steckt mehr drin, als man vielleicht anfänglich vermutet. trinken (2010 - 2018)
93 Robert Parker
An absolutely sensational second wine from Haut-Brion, the 2005 Bahans Haut-Brion displays all the smoke, gravel and chocolate notes along with ripe black fruits. Broad, savory, rich and lush, this is a sensational wine (now called Le Clarence) with gorgeous texture and length. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
92 Wine Spectator
Soft and balanced, showing lovely velvety tannins and lots of coffee, chocolate, toasty oak and mushroom character, with bright fruit underneath. Full-bodied, round and unctuous. The second wine of Haut-Brion. Best after 2013. 9,580 cases made. -JS