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Le Clarence de Haut Brion (2nd Vin) 2014 75cl

2eme Vin | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | France
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17 Rene Gabriel
80 % Merlot, 4 % Cabernet Franc, 16 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Traumhaftes Bouquet, sehr filigran im Ansatz, dunkle Beeren und Rosenblätter, ein Hauch von Sommertrüffel und Pumpernickelbrot. Saftiger, eleganter Gaumen, die Tannine sind erstaunlich fein, erst im Nachklang kommt sein Potential und auch sein nicht zu unterschätzendes Potential zum Tragen. Dieser Zweitwein reflektiert sehr viel Aromatik von seinem grossen Bruder, dem Haut- Brion. Und - obwohl das Deklassement von einem Premier heute auch schon eine schöne Stange Geld kostet, würde ich hier anraten, zu investieren. In etwa 10 Jahren wird man von diesem Kauf keinen Cent bereuen! 17/20 2020 – 2034
91 Robert Parker
The 2014 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, you could argue, has a more engaging bouquet vis-à-vis the La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, a scintilla more mineralité and tension demonstrated in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, vibrant wild strawberry and blackcurrant fruit intermingling with white pepper, bay leaf and cedar. There is admirable persistence in the mouth suggesting that it will offer 12-15 years drinking pleasure. This is very fine.<br/>
91 Wine Spectator
Shows a range of singed juniper, tobacco, game, steeped currant and crushed cherry aromas and flavors, yet remains silky and refined in feel through the alluring, incense-infused finish. Approachable, but there's no rush. Best from 2018 through 2024. 4,900 cases made.
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Château Haut Brion
One of the four original properties classified as a First Growth in the famous 1855 Classification, Château Haut-Brion is even more unique for the fact that they were the only property outside of Médoc to be included. The château has had a long history in viticulture, dating further back than its Médoc Grand Cru Classé counterparts, making this estate a true Graves idol. Situated just southwest of Bordeaux’s city center, the 51-hectare property belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Dominated by red plantings, a mere three hectares of vineyards are dedicated to the growth of their lightly oaked white varieties, Sémillion and Sauvignon Blanc. Today the property is under the same ownership as Château La Mission Haut-Brion and La Tour Haut-Brion. The Dillon family is represented by Prince Robert Dillon of Luxembourg who now runs the estate. When compared to the larger First Growths, Château Haut-Brion has a rather small production of magnificent reds and whites. The estate’s second wine, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion can almost rival the exquisite Grand Vin, Haut-Brion that contains a high percentage of Merlot. The château also produces a barrel-fermented Haut-Brion Blanc, along with a second white, made from both Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, labeled as La Clarté de Haut-Brion.