2022 La Clarte de Haut Brion Blanc
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The 2022 La Clarté has a clean, precise, more malic bouquet with a bit of reduction that gradually dissipates. The palate has a twist of bitter lemon on the entry, a pleasing oiliness in texture, though it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish as I would have liked. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Notes of confit citrus, herbs and boxwood preface the 2022 La Clarté de Haut-Brion, a medium to full-bodied, juicy and energetic white wine with good depth at the core, elegant acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish.
The second wine of both Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, the 2022 La Clarte De Haut-Brion Blanc checks in as a blend of 53.7% Sauvignon and 46.3% Sémillon brought up in barrel. Grilled citrus, white flowers, and a beautiful sense of stony minerality all emerge from this beauty, and it's medium-bodied, has a fresh, focused, yet concentrated mouthfeel, as well as bright acidity. It's rich and textured, yet remarkably fresh and focused. This hit 14% with a pH of 3.29. It’s great today and will be great in 8-10 years as well.
The 2022 La Clarté de Haut-Brion has a light, finely delineated bouquet with grapefruit, kiwi fruit and a light sea spray scent. The palate is well balanced with delicate pear and melon notes. It is lightly spiced with a bright finish. Fine.
About the producer
Ch. Haut-Brion is the only classified growth in Pessac-Léognan. One of the five First Growths, it is renowned for producing both exceptional reds and whites. Along with its sister estate, Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion, it is part of the Clarence Dillon stable.