Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarence Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 46%, Cabernet Sauvignon 39%, Cabernet Franc 13%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 92/100 (noted as best second wine since 1989). Vinous: ~92/100. James Suckling: 95/100. J. Robinson: 17+/20. (Sources: Wine Advocate, Vinous, James Suckling, J. Robinson)

Tasting Note
Understated nose that opens with aeration to reveal black cherry, cassis, graphite, tobacco and truffle. Initially tight and tannic, it softens into a long, mineral-driven, concentrated finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, seared beef, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, Korean BBQ, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested (Sept 9–Oct 6, 2009), fermented by variety, aged in oak (23% new barrels), blended and bottled July 2011.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Haut-Brion (Clarence Dillon family). The estate renamed its second wine Le Clarence de Haut-Brion (formerly Bahans Haut-Brion) beginning with the 2007 vintage.