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La Clarté de Haut-Brion Pessac Léognan 2023
Vintage Character
La Clarté de Haut-Brion Pessac Léognan 2023 balances a warm harvest with a notably lively white-wine profile. Winter was cool and wet, followed by warm, rainy spring weather that encouraged rapid growth and intense mildew pressure. Good flowering promised a generous crop, while careful canopy management helped protect the grapes from later heat. White-grape picking began on 24 August in very hot conditions and continued into early September. Morning harvesting and refrigerated transport protected delicate aromas, helping preserve freshness alongside ripe fruit. Sauvignon Blanc leads the blend, with Sémillon contributing the supple texture evident on the palate.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The nose opens with white fruit, pear and gentle herbal notes, with a subtle spicy edge. The first impression is generous but lively, moving into a rounded, juicy middle rather than a heavy or strongly phenolic style. Sémillon gives a soft, elegant feel beneath the brighter Sauvignon character, and the finish returns to fruit and freshness. Pair it with grilled sea bass and fennel, roast chicken with lemon, or a crab salad. These dishes allow its delicate aromatic detail to remain clear while matching the wine's rounded texture.
Winery Background
La Clarté brings together the white-wine heritage of Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Previously known as Les Plantiers Haut-Brion, it is the second white wine of both estates, with a supple, fruit-led character of its own. The vineyard teams work through selective picking and meticulous sorting, attending closely to the needs of the two grape varieties. In 2023, new barrels accounted for just under half of the oak used. That combination of careful fruit handling and measured oak maturation supports an approachable expression of these two Pessac-Léognan properties.
La Clarté de Haut-Brion Pessac Léognan 2023 balances a warm harvest with a notably lively white-wine profile. Winter was cool and wet, followed by warm, rainy spring weather that encouraged rapid growth and intense mildew pressure. Good flowering promised a generous crop, while careful canopy management helped protect the grapes from later heat. White-grape picking began on 24 August in very hot conditions and continued into early September. Morning harvesting and refrigerated transport protected delicate aromas, helping preserve freshness alongside ripe fruit. Sauvignon Blanc leads the blend, with Sémillon contributing the supple texture evident on the palate.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The nose opens with white fruit, pear and gentle herbal notes, with a subtle spicy edge. The first impression is generous but lively, moving into a rounded, juicy middle rather than a heavy or strongly phenolic style. Sémillon gives a soft, elegant feel beneath the brighter Sauvignon character, and the finish returns to fruit and freshness. Pair it with grilled sea bass and fennel, roast chicken with lemon, or a crab salad. These dishes allow its delicate aromatic detail to remain clear while matching the wine's rounded texture.
Winery Background
La Clarté brings together the white-wine heritage of Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Previously known as Les Plantiers Haut-Brion, it is the second white wine of both estates, with a supple, fruit-led character of its own. The vineyard teams work through selective picking and meticulous sorting, attending closely to the needs of the two grape varieties. In 2023, new barrels accounted for just under half of the oak used. That combination of careful fruit handling and measured oak maturation supports an approachable expression of these two Pessac-Léognan properties.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryChâteau Haut‑Brion & Château La Mission Haut‑Brion
Grape VarietiesSauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
WinemakerJean-Philippe Delmas
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 91
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionPessac Léognan
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)Second Wine
Format750ml
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