Chateau Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut Brion 2020

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the second wine of Château Haut-Brion, offering exceptional Pessac-Léognan character with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, violet, dark chocolate, and subtle baking spice. Elegant yet richly structured, it delivers silky tannins, vibrant freshness, remarkable precision, and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, or braised short ribs.

96 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries. Lots of stones, too. Full-bodied and chewy with plenty of crushed cement. Chewy finish. Medium at the end. Drink after 2027.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This year, the second wine of Haut-Brion brings out much of the initial austerity of its senior sibling. It has tannins and fruits that are centered around the wine's structure. Expect this wine to age well.

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

The second wine of Château Haut-Brion, the 2020 Le Clarence De Haut-Brion is certainly a gem and well worth seeking out. Offering loads of red cherry and currant-like fruit, this medium- to full-bodied, concentrated beauty has lots of graphite, fresh stone and tobacco aromatics, beautiful mid-palate depth, outstanding length and ripe, polished tannins. It has everything you look for from this region, all in a character-filled, up-front, undeniably delicious style that should evolve gracefully for over two decades.

92 Points - Decanter

Concentrated, with impact and punch. It has presence and barely takes a beat through the mid palate, as there is such a wall of blackberry and bilberry fruits. A brambly hedgerow feel, hard to argue with - but be aware that there is heat also; and this is a hedonistic wine.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2020 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion exhibits attractive aromas of dark berries, rose petals, cigar wrapper and burning embers, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and layered palate that's rich, seamless and enveloping, with an open, expressive profile and a long, subtly kirsch-inflected finish. Best After 2025.