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.
James Suckling (JS) — 95–96/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 11/06/2020
This has fascinating, smoky, bark, dried-meat and crushed-berry character. It's full-bodied with crushed stone, tobacco and dried meat. Extremely long and flavorful.