Product Description
The 2020 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a blend of 60% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and was harvested from the 7th to the 29th of September. The wine was aged in 30.7% new barrels.
Tasting Notes
Vinous 93.5
The 2020 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has a very finely delineated, concentrated and generous bouquet with layers of red and black fruit, pressed violets and cedar. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, very poised and pure, with an almost Burgundian allure toward the finish. This should age beautifully in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2060
Robert Parker 92
A blend of 60.1% Merlot, 31.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.7% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Petit Verdot, harvested from the 7th to the 29th of September, the 2020 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has an estimated alcohol of 15.2%. Deep purple-black in color, it bursts from the glass with notions of baked black cherries, blackberry pie and plum preserves, leading to hints of ripe redcurrants, spice cake and smoked meats, plus a touch of hoisin. The big, rich, full-bodied palate is a full-on decadent mouthful, featuring lovely freshness to lift all that rich black fruit and a velvety texture, finishing long and spicy. A beautiful behemoth that is going to wow the hedonists!
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2040
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 48.35 hectares
Soils: mixture of clay, sand and clay
Average age of the vines: 35 years
Production: 10 000 to 12 000 cases a year
Ageing: in 80% new oak for 18–22 months
Grape varieties:
- Merlot 45,4%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 43,9%
- Cabernet Franc 9,7%
- Petit Verdot 1%
Second wine: La Clarence de Haut-Brion (previsouly Bahans)
Learn more about Chateau Haut Brion here
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