$194.71
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2022—
$194.71
The Story
This wine is a deep purplish-red in the glass, with brilliant highlights. Initially slightly reserved on the nose, it develops a fascinating complexity on aeration. Fresh red-berry fruit is accented by hints of warmer aromas, such as cocoa. The initial impression is very soft and soothing on the palate, but the tannic structure gradually affirms its presence, combining firmness with great finesse. This wine confirms the assessment from recent vintages that Le Chance de Haut-Brion can certainly be considered a great wine.
95 Points - 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.
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The wine's structure is impressive. The firm tannins at the heart of the wine are solid. The ripe black fruits wrap around these tannins. The wine has a fine potential.
Description
This wine is a deep purplish-red in the glass, with brilliant highlights. Initially slightly reserved on the nose, it develops a fascinating complexity on aeration. Fresh red-berry fruit is accented by hints of warmer aromas, such as cocoa. The initial impression is very soft and soothing on the palate, but the tannic structure gradually affirms its presence, combining firmness with great finesse. This wine confirms the assessment from recent vintages that Le Chance de Haut-Brion can certainly be considered a great wine.
95 Points - 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.
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The wine's structure is impressive. The firm tannins at the heart of the wine are solid. The ripe black fruits wrap around these tannins. The wine has a fine potential.
