2018 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion Magnum: Pessac-Léognan
The 2018 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion Magnum (1.5L) is the second wine of the legendary Château Haut-Brion, one of Bordeaux’s five Premier Grand Cru Classés. Thanks to the same exceptional terroirs and the same meticulous winemaking process, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion offers an elegant and accessible interpretation of the château’s style. The Magnum format also ensures a slower and more harmonious aging process.
The exceptional 2018 vintage produced wines with impressive concentration, ripe fruit, and perfect balance. The blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc results in a wine with great depth, refined tannins, and impressive aging potential.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of cassis, black cherries, plums, violets, cedar, graphite, cocoa, and delicate spices. On the palate, it is powerful and refined, with velvety-soft tannins, lively freshness, and an exceptionally long, elegant finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one to two hours in advance. Delicious with beef, lamb, game, duck, and aged cheeses.
The story behind the bottle
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion has been the official second wine of Château Haut-Brion since 2007. The château is one of the most prestigious wineries in the world and has been producing some of the greatest Bordeaux wines since the 16th century. The 2018 vintage ranks among the best of the past few decades.
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Compare with 2021 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion OWC3 and 2021 Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Be sure to check out our wines from Pessac-Léognan.
