2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
Structured yet refined, with polished tannins that run the length of the wine. Dark berries, smoke and cedar on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with very integrated tannins. Classy second wine from Haut Brion. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-26-2026
Dark fruit with a floral edge. Plenty of freshness as well. A touch more power and drive than La Chapelle, the tannins grainy but fine-edged. Needs to knit together but potential. ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-20-2026
The 2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, a blend of 66.5% Merlot, 28.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5.2% Cabernet Franc, reveals a floral bouquet with pronounced dark fruit, evolving toward cassis and spice with aeration. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it’s built around a deep core of fruit and has more marked freshness on the finish than La Chapelle, lending it a more ethereal profile, enhanced by menthol notes that reinforce this sense of lift. Comparable in density and structure to La Chapelle, it remains somewhat reserved at this stage and will require patience. ~ (93) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-30-2026
Succulent, coffee bean and cappuccino, excellent structure, high spice, beautiful grip and presence, 27hl/ha yield. Harvest September 1 to 18. 17% new oak. 3.69ph. ~ (93) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-16-2026
The 2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is seamless and layered. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, new leather, mocha and plum race across the palate. Deep, ample and super expressive, Le Clarence has a ton to offer. This is very much the younger sibling of the Grand Vin. ~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-28-2026
The 2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has a little more comeliness than the La Chapelle de la Mission, perhaps due to the higher percentage of Merlot (66.5%). Dark cherries, sous-bois, a touch more minéralité coming through by direct comparison. Just a very marginal ash-like scent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, firm in the mouth, a tad more backbone than expected. Delineated and delivering quite a potent, granular-textured finish, you can feel the mouth tingling with red peppercorns on the aftertaste. Great potential and a very fine Deuxième Vin. ~ (93) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-7-2026
Ripe red and black fruits, scorched earth, graphite, and smoky tobacco all emerge from the 2025 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion, the second wine of Haut-Brion. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has chewy, focused, firmer tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. It has plenty of classic Pessac class and character. ~ (94) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-11-2026
Dark fruit with a floral edge. Plenty of freshness as well. A touch more power and drive than La Chapelle, the tannins grainy but fine-edged. Needs to knit together but potential. ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-20-2026
The 2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, a blend of 66.5% Merlot, 28.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5.2% Cabernet Franc, reveals a floral bouquet with pronounced dark fruit, evolving toward cassis and spice with aeration. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it’s built around a deep core of fruit and has more marked freshness on the finish than La Chapelle, lending it a more ethereal profile, enhanced by menthol notes that reinforce this sense of lift. Comparable in density and structure to La Chapelle, it remains somewhat reserved at this stage and will require patience. ~ (93) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-30-2026
Succulent, coffee bean and cappuccino, excellent structure, high spice, beautiful grip and presence, 27hl/ha yield. Harvest September 1 to 18. 17% new oak. 3.69ph. ~ (93) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-16-2026
The 2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is seamless and layered. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, new leather, mocha and plum race across the palate. Deep, ample and super expressive, Le Clarence has a ton to offer. This is very much the younger sibling of the Grand Vin. ~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-28-2026
The 2025 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has a little more comeliness than the La Chapelle de la Mission, perhaps due to the higher percentage of Merlot (66.5%). Dark cherries, sous-bois, a touch more minéralité coming through by direct comparison. Just a very marginal ash-like scent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, firm in the mouth, a tad more backbone than expected. Delineated and delivering quite a potent, granular-textured finish, you can feel the mouth tingling with red peppercorns on the aftertaste. Great potential and a very fine Deuxième Vin. ~ (93) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-7-2026
Ripe red and black fruits, scorched earth, graphite, and smoky tobacco all emerge from the 2025 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion, the second wine of Haut-Brion. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has chewy, focused, firmer tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. It has plenty of classic Pessac class and character. ~ (94) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-11-2026
SKU: SK3555889-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Haut-Brion
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Haut-Brion
FORMAT : 750ml