LeClarencedeHautBrion2019–SecondWineofChâteauHautBrion

Very similar in elegance and style to Château Haut-Brion, this little brother – harmonious and racy – is an ode to the special terroir of Graves, with its nose of tobacco and black fruit. Clarence has all the qualities of a great wine, but reaches maturity more quickly. The colour is dark red. The nose is intense and charming, with red fruits. On the palate, the wine is both savoury and tight. The tannic structure appears quickly, dense and coated. The fresh fruit dominates the finish, leaving a pleasant, airy impression. The tannic structure and density of this wine remind us of the 2006…