Château Haut-Brion – La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2012 – Bordeaux France

La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2012 is a rich, precise dry white Pessac-Léognan born of Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion, combining bright fruit with freshness and a distinctive saline finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 58% Sémillon, 42% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region / Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2012
• Aging: Barrel-aged; 58% new barrels
• Alcohol: 14%
• Special Note: Born of Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion; bottled June 17, 2013
• Style: Dry white wine; rich, fresh, precise, and saline

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 2012 opens with pronounced freshness and aromas of grapefruit and pineapple, followed by a subtle touch of white truffle. The same complexity carries onto the palate, where the wine is rich yet notably fresh and fruity. A gentle bitterness adds definition, while a salty, saline note shapes the finish and gives the wine a savory, mouthwatering close.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A rare white Bordeaux expression born of both Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion
• Richness is balanced by considerable freshness rather than weight alone
• The saline finish gives the wine precision and a distinctive savory edge

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster or seared scallops
• Roast turbot, halibut, or sea bass
• Roast chicken with mushrooms or a light cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature dry white Bordeaux
✓ Fans of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blends with richness and freshness
✓ Drinkers who enjoy layered, oak-aged whites with a savory finish
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light, simple, unoaked white wines