Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarence Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 18%, Cabernet Franc 12%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2021 received strong critic attention — scores in the low‑to‑mid 90s from multiple critics (Vinous, Jeb Dunnuck, Decanter, James Suckling, Wine Advocate). Specific summaries and release notes available

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and blackcurrant with tobacco, graphite and spice; dense, silky palate, tight yet coated tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled rib‑eye, mushroom risotto, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, beef rendang, braised pork belly.

Production Method
Fermented from selected lots and matured in oak barrels (≈28% new) for c.12–14 months; blended from vineyard lots to produce a balanced second wine.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Haut‑Brion (Clarence Dillon family), made from younger vines and selected lots in the Pessac‑Léognan estate; renamed to honor Clarence Dillon.