Clarence Haut Brion 2nd Vin Château Haut Brion Pessac-Léognan, 2021

Clarendelle? Actually Clarence Haut-Brion is the second wine of Château Haut-Brion, one of Bordeaux’s most storied estates, offering a more accessible expression of the property’s class and precision. The 2021 vintage reflects the elegance and freshness of Pessac-Léognan, with the pedigree and character that make this label so sought after among Bordeaux enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, expect a deep ruby color with bright, youthful highlights. Aromatically, it typically opens with red and black berries, graphite, subtle cedar, and a refined earthy/smoky note that hints at the gravelly origins of the estate. On the palate, the wine is classically Bordeaux: structured yet polished, with focused fruit, fine tannins, and balanced acidity that gives the wine energy and length. While approachable in its youth, it has the concentration and balance to develop beautifully over several years, gaining more complexity with bottle age.

Production
Produced in Pessac-Léognan, where the gravel-rich soils of Bordeaux’s Left Bank help shape wines with finesse, structure, and a distinctly mineral edge. As a second wine, Clarence Haut-Brion is crafted from carefully selected fruit from the estate’s vineyards and vinified with the same attention to detail as the grand vin, typically with rigorous parcel selection and traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods to preserve purity and elegance.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for roast lamb, duck breast, beef tenderloin, game birds, or mushroom-based dishes, as well as mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young to let the aromas and tannins open up fully.

Producer
Château Haut-Brion is one of the oldest and most revered wine estates in Bordeaux, with a history dating back centuries and a legendary status as one of the original First Growths of the 1855 Classification. Clarence Haut-Brion serves as the estate’s second wine, offering wine lovers a glimpse of the château’s exceptional terroir and craftsmanship in a more immediately approachable style.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.