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La Clarté de Haut Brion 2011

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-Léognan
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

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Tasting Notes

90/92
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (200), April 2012

The La Clarte is 22% Sauvignon and 78% Semillon. It has a lifted lime leaf and pear scented bouquet with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded lime and white peach entry. Fine acidity, light and elegant with a touch of bruised apple and lime towards the understated finish. Tasted April 2012.

87/89
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2012

A white with fascinating aromas and flavors of dried mangoes, limes and papayas. Full body but super-fresh and lively with electrifying acidity and a long, intense finish. The second wine of Haut-Brion and La Mission. Better in 2017.

94
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2014

With its herbal and pleasantly toasty aromas, with hints of lemon peel and beeswax for support, this isn't far behind Haut-Brion white in terms of complexity and vivacity. The oak is deftly woven into the wine, with lovely balance and persistence of flavour on the palate, finishing with a citrus fruit flourish. 3+ years.

94
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2012

Yellow fruits and dry herbs nose, supple and fleshy texture, precise and lifted acidity.

17
Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com, April 2012
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This shows a wonderful mango and dried pineapple with hints of meringue. Full and fruity with super fresh acidity and a long, long finish. The second wine of the whites from La Mission and Haut Brion. 78% Semillon and 22% Sauvignon Blanc.

94/95
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2012
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