Chateau Haut Brion - Le Clarence de Chateau Haut Brion 2023

JAMES SUCKLING: "Intensity and focus to this, with length and raciness for the second wine of Haut-Brion, showing polish and a refined texture. It’s medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and an exquisite finish. Caressing. 55.5% merlot, 40.9% cabernet sauvignon and 3.6% cabernet franc."

FALSTAFF: FALSTAFF: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zarter Hauch von Feigen und Nugat, dunkle Beerenfrucht, frische schwarze Kirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Komplex, saftig, frische Kirschen, runde Tannine, frisch strukturiert, salzig und gut anhaftend, ein stoffiger Speisenbegleiter."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "With aromas of ripe raspberries, dark wild berries and flowers, the 2023 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a moderately weighted, firm and dense wine on the palate with sweet structuring tannins and a long, vibrant finish. This blend of 55.5% Merlot, 40.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc is a great bottle in the making."