Le Clarence De Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Second vin du Château Haut-Brion 2009 6X750ml

In the eyes of enthusiasts, Château Haut-Brion asserts itself as the master of Graves, the only estate in the sector to have achieved its classification alongside the prestigious 1ers Crus du Médoc in 1855. It stands out for its larger area. Merlot, which results in the blend of certain vintages in an equal or even greater proportion than that of Cabernet-Sauvignon. The 51 hectares of vines, 48 of which are red, are landlocked in the town of Pessac, on the outskirts of Bordeaux, resulting in a warmer microclimate than the rest of Graves, leading to the perfect ripeness of the grapes Born in 1533. Château Haut-Brion is one of the oldest vineyards in Bordeaux. Managed by Jean-Philippe Delmas, it is today owned by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, great-grandson of Clarence Dillon, who acquired the estate in 1935. Volume, finesse, silkiness and richness characterize this great wine, marked by its smoky signature. its gravelly terroir and notes of tobacco and cedar incomparable with age. On less than three hectares, the estate produces a magnificent white, strong and smooth: in red, Le Clarence from Haut-Brion (formerly Bahans Haut-). Brion), accessible a little earlier than the largest; in white, La Clarté de Haut-Brion (formerly Les Plantiers du Haut-Brion), a highly confidential production, partly from Château La Mission Haut-Brion vines (same owner).