La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 2012
(Bordeaux, France) - [DM 94]

The second wine from the owners of Haut-Brion and La Mission-Haut-Brion, the 2012 La Clarte is a blend of 58% Semillon and 42% Sauvignon Blanc. This strong effort boasts beautiful notes of apricots, honey, candle wax and melons in a rich, full-bodied, concentrated format. A stunner, it should age effortlessly for a decade or more.

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"A snapshot of the grand vin, 2012 La Clarté is showing some wonderful evolution with a green-gold hue, intense smoky notes, purposeful acidity and honeyed, candied fruit on the refined, lengthy palate. (Drink between 2019-2025)" - Andy Howard (May 2019)

89 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2012 La Clarte de Haut Brion is an attractive white to drink now and over the next few years, while the flavors remain bright and focused. Lemon peel, white flowers, lime and crushed rocks are all nicely delineated in the glass. The Clarte is Haut-Brion's second white wine and is made from the estate's younger vines and from fruit that doesn't make the cut for the top labels." - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2016)