Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clarte Haut Brion
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 69.4%, Sauvignon Blanc 30.6%
Method:
 
Grapes from Haut-Brion/La Mission parcels; fermented and aged in oak (39% new barrels); blended Sémillon–Sauvignon; bottled June 12, 2018.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-12
Tasting Note:
 
Pale yellow with green highlights. Aromas of white peach, citrus, honeysuckle and soft bread; palate is full-bodied, round, with ripe stone-fruit, saline minerality and a long, chalky finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled/poached white fish, roasted chicken, creamy risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, shellfish tempura, Vietnamese grilled seafood, light Thai dishes with lemongrass or citrus.
Vineyard Info:
 
La Clarté de Haut‑Brion is a second white produced by Château Haut‑Brion from parcels on the Haut‑Brion terroir, created jointly with La Mission Haut‑Brion to showcase Sémillon-led dry whites.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Critics: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~93 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20