| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-Léognan |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
Formerly known as Les Plantiers Haut Brion, this is the second white wine of both Haut Brion Blanc and La Mission Haut Brion Blanc with around 1,000 cases produced annually.
The 2024 is 64.5% Semillon, 35.5% Sauvignon Blanc. 13.1% alcohol with ageing in 42% new oak. Yield 38 hl/ha
The 2024 La Clarté de Haut-Brion has a malic nose with apple blossom and kiwi fruit scents emanating from the Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity. This is a simple Deuxième Vin Blanc that pulls up short on the finish. Early drinking. Drink: 2026-2031
A delicate smoky reduction followed by aromas of pear, spring blossoms and flowers introduces the 2024 La Clarté de Haut-Brion, a medium to full-bodied, sappy and layered wine with a fleshy palate due to its proportion of Sémillon, with a lively, saline texture. This is a blend of 64.5% Sémillon and 35.5% Sauvignon Blanc.
Bright lemon colour, with floral and pure citric fruit on the nose, this is perfumed and light on its feet with a cool, stony edge. Steely yet approachable and tangy on the palate, this lightly textural wine is accessible with its core of white flowers and pithy citrus. The finish is silky and vibrant at ones, lined with notes of tangerine and grapefruit.
The 2024 La Clarté de Haut Brion is terrific. It offers terrific depth, character and personality. Lemon confit, white pepper, slate, chalk and mint build nicely, but I am most struck by the wine's textural depth and overall presence. This is an especially fine Clarté. 2026-2031.
Limpid, clear and bright, with fine smoke, herbs, light cream and stone fruit. Pure and dry, with very good mid-palate volume and acidity. Well balanced, with a medium body and a long, linear finish. Bright but not sharp. 64.5% semillon and 35.5% sauvignon blanc and sauvignon gris.
