2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
Clearer levels of intensity and concentration than Chapelle from the same stable, evn a touch of fennel and liquorice, a welcome gourmet character in this lean-styled vintage, plenty of spice and savoury black fruits, with salinity on the finish. Quite a different expression than recent vintages with lower alcohol and slim frame, but this delivers estate signature. 6.3% press, 31% new oak., harvest September 17 to October 4, 26hl/h yield. ~ (92) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-10-2025
Fresh and perfumed with elegant notes of dark berries, spices, licorice and lead pencil, the 2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion possesses a medium-bodied, firm and slightly introverted palate with firm tannins and a long, mulberries-inflected finish. The blend—45.7% Merlot, 32.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc—features one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Franc since 2006. ~ (92) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-23-2025
Darker hue than Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion and a bit more weight, then finish longer. Otherwise, round and supple with fine tannins. Acidity less aggressive. ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-14-2025
The 2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has a tad more cohesion and nuance compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission at the moment, with bright blackberry and bilberry scents laced with oyster shells. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins, satisfying fluidity and a minerally finish. This will do nicely. ~ (91) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-30-2025
Darker cherries, graphite, scorched earth, and smoky nuances all emerge from Haut-Brion's second wine, the 2024 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion. A blend of 45.7% Merlot, 32.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc, it's medium-bodied, has a nicely balanced, concentrated mid-palate, and building tannins. Compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, it's a denser, more structured wine. ~ (93) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-9-2025
The 2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a very beautiful second wine. Dark and pliant, with terrific nuance, the 2024 is a delight. Cabernet Franc is quite high in this vintage. It’s a style that works so well. All the elements are impeccably balanced. Time in the glass brings out notable aromatic presence and body. ~ (93) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-29-2025
Dark fruit, dark olives and minerals, with a good tannin structure on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied with juicy fruit in a nicely austere style. Composed, firm and long, without any fruit sweetness. Classic and intellectual in style. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. ~ (95) Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com 4-28-2025
Fresh and perfumed with elegant notes of dark berries, spices, licorice and lead pencil, the 2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion possesses a medium-bodied, firm and slightly introverted palate with firm tannins and a long, mulberries-inflected finish. The blend—45.7% Merlot, 32.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc—features one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Franc since 2006. ~ (92) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-23-2025
Darker hue than Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion and a bit more weight, then finish longer. Otherwise, round and supple with fine tannins. Acidity less aggressive. ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-14-2025
The 2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has a tad more cohesion and nuance compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission at the moment, with bright blackberry and bilberry scents laced with oyster shells. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins, satisfying fluidity and a minerally finish. This will do nicely. ~ (91) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-30-2025
Darker cherries, graphite, scorched earth, and smoky nuances all emerge from Haut-Brion's second wine, the 2024 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion. A blend of 45.7% Merlot, 32.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc, it's medium-bodied, has a nicely balanced, concentrated mid-palate, and building tannins. Compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, it's a denser, more structured wine. ~ (93) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-9-2025
The 2024 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a very beautiful second wine. Dark and pliant, with terrific nuance, the 2024 is a delight. Cabernet Franc is quite high in this vintage. It’s a style that works so well. All the elements are impeccably balanced. Time in the glass brings out notable aromatic presence and body. ~ (93) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-29-2025
Dark fruit, dark olives and minerals, with a good tannin structure on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied with juicy fruit in a nicely austere style. Composed, firm and long, without any fruit sweetness. Classic and intellectual in style. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. ~ (95) Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com 4-28-2025
SKU: SK3555201-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Haut-Brion
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Haut-Brion
FORMAT : 750ml