In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Château Clarence Haut Brion Clarence Haut Brion (2nd wine of Haut Brion), Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (JD). Drinking window: 2024–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 94–96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 30/06/2020
A Merlot-dominated blend that includes 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion is one sexy 2019 that would do just fine in a lineup of top Napa Cabernet Sauvignons. Loads of creme de cassis, graphite, blueberries, and violets notes all emerge from the glass, and this full-bodied beauty has a killer texture, building tannins, and a great, great finish.
Jane Anson (JA) — 93/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 13/01/2022 · Drink 2026-2040
Seductive smoked tobacco leaf on the nose, with an immediate unrolling of liquorice, slate, brambled blackberry and loganberry fruits. Get a slight trace of heat but this is charming and utterly moreish, with a concentration and depth that reflects the house signature and the promise of more to come. Clear ageing potential. Harvest September 10 to October 3.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 11/06/2020
The 2019 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a blend of 72.8% Merlot, 16.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10.9% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 10th of September to the 3rd of October. The estimated label alcohol degree is 15%. With a deep garnet-purple color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notes of crushed black and red plums, redcurrant jelly and wild blueberries plus suggestions of forest floor…