2021 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

"One of the finest second wines in this vintage is the 2021 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered wine evocative of dark berries, plums, pipe tobacco and burning embers. Built around powdery tannins and lively acids, it's an elegant, seamless cuvée that does bear more than a passing resemblance to the grand vin." ~ (93) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-29-2022

~ (92) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-1-2022

~ (92) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 5-1-2022

"Fragrant red-fruit notes. Broad and smooth on attack with finely integrated tannins. Palate a bit more subdued but fresh with firmness on the finish. Room for development." ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-25-2022