CRITIC REVIEWS
Tom Parker MW
Tasted blind. Bright ruby colour. Bright blue and red fruit on the nose with a hint of sweet baking spices. Compact but well-judged fruit on the palate. Lightly earthy and savoury, but well managed and approachable. (TP)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
A blend of 55% Merlot, 5.3% Cabernet Franc, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1.7% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is deep garnet-purple in color and starts off with youthful notions of cedar chest and crushed blackcurrants, giving way to a core of raspberry pie, kirsch, black cherry compote and unsmoked cigars with a touch of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating red and black fruits with a firm backbone of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note.