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%
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.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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