2011 Château Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
Well-drained soils helped moderate 2011's variable conditions. Fresh black fruits and tobacco define the nose, with subtle smoke and mineral notes. The medium-bodied palate shows impressive refinement for a second wine, where elegant tannins support pure fruit.
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Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the second wine of Château Haut-Brion, a Bordeaux First Growth. Introduced in 2007, it replaced Château Bahans Haut-Brion and is named after Clarence Dillon, who bought Haut-Brion in 1935. Typically containing more Merlot than the Grand Vin, Le Clarence is more approachable young while maintaining Haut-Brion's style. It's made from younger vines and plots not used for the first wine, but with the same exacting standards.
Pessac-Léognan, located in the northern part of the Graves region in Bordeaux, France, is celebrated for its robust red wines and refined white wines. This appellation benefits from a unique microclimate and a prime location, with a mix of forest land and urban encroachment that moderates temperatures, making it ideal for premium viticulture.
The terroir of Pessac-Léognan is characterized by its diverse soils, which include a mix of gravel, clay, sand, and limestone. This varied soil composition provides excellent drainage and reflects heat to the vines, contributing to the grapes' ripeness and the wine's concentrated flavors and aromatic complexity.
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