Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2018 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fruity, ripe and offers a ripe/juicy fruit. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy/ripe cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of cornflower, graphite, Cuben pepper as well as hints of red fruits, liquorice and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a beautiful precision, straightness, finesse, a fine aerial side, a small concentration, a fine freshness, tension, suavity as well as an acid frame. On the palate this wine expressesnotes of fleshy/fleshy Boysen berry, juicy cassis and small notes of black cherry associated with touches of violet as well as fine hints of cornflower, graphite, toasted, liquorice and vanilla. Tannins are fine, very finely tight and finely dusty. Good length.