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La Clarte de Haut Brion Blanc 2017
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2017 La Clarté de Haut-Brion is a very pretty second wine to drink over the next handful of years. Citrus, orchard fruit and white flower notes all grace this weightless, crystalline second wine. A touch of reduction adds nuance without being excessive or overpowering. The 2017 is classy, polished and absolutely delicious.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2017 La Clarté de Haut-Brion is bright, crisp and inviting, with plenty of citrus and white flower notes. Energetic and vibrant, the Clarté sizzles with crystalline brilliance. The blend is 69.4% Sémillon and 30.6% Sauvignon.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 La Clarté de Haut-Brion has fresh lime, green apple and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is nicely balanced with a rounded entry, not amazing complexity. A touch of acacia honey towards the end just dips before the finish line.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 La Clarté de Haut Brion was picked from 22 to 31 August. It has an attractive lime flower, fresh pear and white flower scented bouquet that opens with aeration. The palate is nicely defined with crisp acidity, quite tensile in the mouth with a slightly short finish that just tends to flesh out during the remainder of its barrel maturation.
About the Producer
Grapes sourced from both Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion. Previously called 'Les Plantiers du Haut-Brion'. Expert tasting note: (2021 vintage) "Pale yellow in color with green hints. The medium intensity of fruit aromas are leafy, with gooseberry & slight catty notes - these are backed by creamy/leasy notes. The palate shows ripe mango & passion-fruit aromas with mineral notes behind them. The wine is full-bodied & rich, with alcohol adding a little warmth & roundness to the palate. The finish has pretty good length."
