Appellations

Clarte de Haut Brion 2013

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc has a fresh, slightly grassy bouquet, complementing the fresh lime, red apple, pear and light mango scents that are well defined and charming. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced with a fine thread of acidity, though as I remarked when I tasted this from barrel, it does not quite deliver that killer precision and complexity on the slightly waxy-textured, peach skin and lime cordial finish. Still, it is a pleasant wine and will give 8-10 years of drinking pleasure.

Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2026 Date: 28 October 2016

This is really lively and dense with layers of dried fruits and crazy energetic acidity. Lemon, dried apples and lots of minerals. Excellent second wine of Haut-Brion and La Mission.

Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

Very expressive today, with tangerine, green almond and pear eau-de-vie notes. The long, straw-filled finish has lovely cut and persistence. A delicious wine in the making. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014

The 2013 Le Clarté de Haut-Brion is laved with white orchard fruit, flowers and mint, along with lightly honeyed overtones that give the wine its fleshy, creamy texture. The style is built on soft fruit and a sense of immediacy that is best enjoyed upon release. La Clarté is the second wine of Haut-Brion's flagship Blanc. The blend is 61% Semillon and 39% Sauvignon Blanc.

Score: 88 - 90 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2014