Tanzer Review:
(51% merlot, 34% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc this is the new name for HautBrions second wine, replacing Bahans Haut Brion) Good redr uby. Deeply pitched black fruits and a hint of tar on the nose, lifted by pepper, spices and herbs. Offers moderate ripeness and flesh, with the pepper and herbal qualities giving the midpalate a faint greenness. I find this a bit austere but savory and juicy. Finishes with dusty, fairly light tannins. Jean Philippe Delmas noted that Clarence is easier to pronounce than Bahans for most of the estates clients outside France. 86 to 88 points.
