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Clarence (Bahans) de Haut-Brion Second Vin 1998

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

Fruit d'une vinification rigoureuse, ce vin est conditionné dans les mêmes contenants que l'illustre grand vin de la propriété. A savourer au moins une fois dans sa vie. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 damp stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
  • Classification: Second Vin
  • Producer/Owner: Domaines Clarence Dillon
  • More information....

Clarence (Bahans) de Haut-Brion Second Vin serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Carré d agneau rôti, Côte de boeuf Grillée, Dinde aux marrons.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 16/20
  • What the experts say...

    " Ce vin présnete des notes de terre fraîchement remuée, de minéral, de fumé et de cassis, ainsi qu'une complexité, une élégance et une pureté d'excellent aloi. En bouche, il s'exprime de manière harmonieuse. La finale est légèrement tannique." Source : R. Parker (03/02)

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    Clarence (Bahans) de Haut-Brion Second Vin

    The wine

    The production of a second wine goes back to the 17th century. The name Château Bahans Haut Brion dates from the beginning of the 20th century, and was the name of the château and the family who used to own an area that has since been incorporated into Haut Brion's vineyard. A few years from the 75th anniversary of the property's acquisition by Clarence Dillon's family, the owners decided to rename the second wine and to bottle it in the same bottles as the first wine. Since 2007 vintage it became known as Clarence de Haut Brion. The result of rigorous vinification, Château Haut Brion's second wine, which comes from the same terroir, is perfectly balanced, developing lovely silky flavours of red fruit and tobacco.

    Information about domain Château Haut Brion

    The prestigious Château Haut-Brion surprises by the number of first places it occupies in many situations. Created in 1553 by Jean de Pontac, Haut-Brion was the first wine of Bordeaux’s history to have the same name as the domain. At that time, the wines were sold anonymously. First chateau to practice techniques which are now unavoidable, such as racking or aging in oak barrels. Therefore, it will be the only classified Grand Cru in the Graves appellation in 1855, and is number 1 of course! There is no small vintage at Haut-Brion, owned by the Dillon family since 1935. In 1983, the Dillon family bought La Mission Haut-Brion, Haut-Brion's neighbour. It is always exciting to compare the different vntages of the property. In great vintages, it is perfectly able to age for several decades. Some vintages, such as the 1961 or 1989, show the incredible potential of Château Haut Brion, one of the greatest red wines in the world. The second wine of the chateau, formerly called Bahans, is now called Clarence de Haut-Brion.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 damp stained label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
    • Classification: Second Vin
    • Producer/Owner: Domaines Clarence Dillon
    • Vintage: 1998
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Sustainable farming 
    • Size (in ha): 43
    • Volume: 48000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet franc
    Clarence (Bahans) de Haut-Brion Second Vin
    Clarence (Bahans) de Haut-Brion Second Vin

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    Clarence (Bahans) de Haut-Brion Second Vin 1998

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