Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2022

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

Falstaff

Dark ruby colour, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the edge. Finely spiced, dark forest berry notes, a hint of cassis and cherries, hint of tobacco. Juicy, ripe cherries, lively structure, silky tannins, a hint of nougat, salty finish, already accessible, mineral, with good ageing potential.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

More introverted and shy than during the en primeur tastings, the 2022 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion offers up aromas of dark berries and spices mingled with pencil lead notes. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it's framed by structured, youthful tannins and a long, penetrating finish. Give it time to digest its élevage.

Jeb Dunnuck

Compared to the La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, the 2022 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion brings a darker core of cherry and currant fruits as well as smoky, leather, and scorched earth-like aromatics. It's slightly more concentrated and has a more focused, structured style on the palate, yet it's incredibly well balanced, pure, precise, and elegant. It's a mini Haut-Brion that has tons of Grand Vin character.

James Suckling

Violets and dark berries with hints of wet earth and black truffles on the nose. Medium-bodied, this has focused tannins that tighten at the end. Blackcurrants and mushrooms with dried earth. Muscular for the second wine of Haut-Brion. Needs four or five years to soften and open. Best after 2029.