Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarence Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 72.8%, Cabernet Franc 16.3%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10.9%
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; élevage in French oak (≈30% new) for c.18 months; bottled at the château.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated Pessac-Léognan red: blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with violet, tobacco, truffle and subtle cedar. Medium–full body, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, anise-tinged finish. Elegant and built for medium–long aging.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, soy-ginger braised short ribs, rich Japanese wagyu.
Vineyard Info:
 
Second wine of Château Haut-Brion (Domaine Clarence Dillon), renamed Le Clarence de Haut-Brion in 2007. Estate in Pessac-Léognan known for gravelly soils and historically important Bordeaux holdings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Representative scores for the 2019 vintage: James Suckling 96, Wine Enthusiast 96, Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) ~92-94, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Vinous 92-94, Decanter ~93