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Clarence Haut Brion (2nd wine of Haut Brion) 2016
Pessac-Leognan, Second wine
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The 2016 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is an absolutely gorgeous, vivid wine endowed with tremendous aromatic intensity and stunning beauty. Gravel, tobacco, smoke and dark fruit all open up in the glass, but it is the wine's total sense of allure that is most captivating. The Clarence seems to have firmed up a bit following its bottling in June, but that is not at all a bad thing. Today, it is memorable. There is not much more I can add. Score: 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2028 Date: 01 January 2019 |
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The 2016 Le Clarence de Haut Brion is a tad more open on the nose compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission, offering red cherries, wild strawberry and just a touch of bergamot tea. The palate is well balanced, with fine-grained tannin framing the black fruit, exhibiting more grip than its La Mission counterpart and more complexity on the lightly spiced, persistent finish. Excellent. Score: 91 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2038 Date: 01 January 2019 |
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The 2016 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a blend of 51.3% Merlot, 13.1% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2.6% Petit Verdot. It has a little more fruité compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission Haut Brion, yet not quite the same mineral tension or complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with supple black fruit, a fine line of acidity and gentle grip, but I would be seeking a little more personality and depth towards the finish. That said, it does have commendable freshness, but my money would be on the La Chapelle this year. Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2032 Date: 28 April 2017 |
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As with La Mission Haut-Brion and La Chapelle, there is a beautiful signature here running from grand vin to second wine, a clear indication of quality. This is a little more intense than La Chapelle, which was pretty and floral, showing a firmer side with cassis and blackberry. A gorgeous, confident wine. It's very hard to think of a vintage where things are so well constructed and yet so soft. Clarence de Haut-Brion represents 31% of production, from a blend of 51.3% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.1% Cabernet Franc and 2.6% Petit Verdot aged in 33% new oak. Score: 94 Decanter, - Maturity: 2023-2040 Date: 25 April 2017 |
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Dark crimson. Intense nose that's very Haut-Brion. Fine, restrained and just a bit low key. But very classy fruit and oak. Would give a lot of pleasure quite young. Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2023-2038 Date: 21 April 2017 |
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More brooding on the nose than Chapelle, intense darker fruit. Blackberry, damsons and stones with complex flavours and sweetness but not too much. Quite measured with strict tannins finishing dry. Score: 91 - 93 Albany Vintners, - Date: 19 April 2017 |
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This is powerful and intense with lots of minerals, crushed stones and dark fruit. Dense and linear. Minerally and very energetic. Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 04 April 2017 |
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