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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is a heady wine. Here, the tannins are especially polished, almost uncharacteristically so, even through they are very much present. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and gravel build effortlessly in the glass. Bright acids punctuate the finish. The 2023 is a showy Clarence with tons of character. 04/2024

90-92

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is well-defined on the nose with blackberry, cedar and a subtle mint aroma, showing a little more fruit concentration than the La Chapelle. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip on the entry and fine backbone. It’s a little granular in texture, sorbet-fresh and pliant, with redcurrant and cranberry fruit. This is very enticing, even at this early stage. 04/2024

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Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/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. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Checking in as 55.5% Merlot, 40.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion has a beautifully polished, medium-bodied, silky style as well as ample red, blue, and black fruits, some violet and floral nuances, classic Pessac smoked earth, fine yet present tannins, and a beautiful finish. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, pur, fruité et subtil. Touches d'encre et de goudron. Moelleux en entrée de bouche, très savoureux au milieu, avec de la classe dans le toucher, le vin monte en arômes entre le milieu et la finale, ce qui est particulièrement plaisant. L'élevage pourrait le changer. Un brin de plus de charnu m'aurait permis de plus m'enthousiasmer. Assemblage : 55,5 % merlot, 40,9 % cabernet sauvignon, 3,6 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 14°2 - pH : 3,77. 04/2024

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James Suckling

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. 04/2024