La Clarte de Haut Brion, Grand Vin de Graves,Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 2012
This wine is prodoced by the Chateau Haut-Brion located in Pessac Leognan wine region. This second-label white wine was given its new name beginning with the 2009 vintage. Prior to this vintage, the second-label wine combining selected plots from both Château Haut-Brion Blanc and Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc was known as Les Plantiers du Haut-Brion
The oldest of the Bordeaux classed growths, the inventor of a new style of wine in the seventeenth century, the world's first luxury brand... whenever Château Haut-Brion is mentioned, one quickly runs out of superlatives. This wine is the embodiment of five centuries of tradition and plays a pivotal role in the worldwide history of wine
The vineyards were established in the 1530s by the Pontac family, changing hands several times throughout the ensuing centuries. Historical evidence shows that Haut-Brion was drunk by King Charles II and Thomas Jefferson, and the famous London diarist Samuel Pepys was also a fan of the wine. The estate was acquired by American Francophile Clarence Dillon in 1935 and has been managed by the family since
The Clarte Haut-Brion a truly delicious white wine
Fermentation in oak casks for 9-12 months in 40-50% new wood
Harvest from September 4 through September 14
Tasting notes: An unique complexity to this wine . Fruity and floral aromas impart great freshness complemented by citrus and tropical fruit nuances and even a touch of white truffle. .This same aromatic complexity carries over to the palate with a soupçon of bitterness and a salty tang on the finish . A fine introduction to its elders.
Grape variety: 42 % Sauvignon Blanc, 58%Semillon
Geography: Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux
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