The 2022 La Clarte de Haut-Brion Blanc is a Bordeaux Blanc wine originating from the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by La Clarte de Haut-Brion, this white wine is a blend of 53.7% Sauvignon Blanc and 46.3% Sémillon, and comes sealed with a traditional cork closure.
Professional reviewers have widely praised this vintage, highlighting its balance, freshness, and complex flavor profile. James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive 97 points, describing it as having "aromas of oyster shell and crushed stone with lemon curd and dried lemon," and noting its "full and layered" nature with a "chewy, phenolic texture and a long and flavorful finish." Suckling’s review stands out for its high praise, calling the wine “wonderful.”
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Yohan Castaing, rated the wine between 91-93 points. Castaing notes the wine's "delicate yet lively bouquet intermingling aromas of lemon, lime tree, perfectly ripe pear, and spring flowers." He describes the wine as "medium to full-bodied, juicy, and energetic," and mentions a "delicate, fruity, and slightly tannic finish."
Jeb Dunnuck's review, giving it 95 points, also emphasizes the wine's brightness and vibrancy. Dunnuck describes the wine as offering "bright lemon and lime fruits, some floral, chalky mineral nuances," and praises its "focused, vibrant style on the palate that brings plenty of richness while staying refreshing and lively."
Decanter awarded it 91 points, appreciating its "strong aromatics" and "rich and intense" palate. The review mentions flavors of "crisp green apple, grass, elderflower, and ripe gooseberries" with a "creamy lemon, vanilla, peach, and apricot" finish.
Additional reviews from Wine Enthusiast (94 points), Vinous (92 points), The Wine Independent (93 points), and Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider (93 points) consistently highlight the wine’s fresh, balanced nature, and complex flavor profile including notes of grapefruit, green apples, pears, flowers, and various citrus fruits.
Overall, the 2022 La Clarte de Haut-Brion Blanc is highly regarded for its delicate balance, fresh and lively palate, and complex aromatic profile, making it a standout Bordeaux Blanc from the 2022 vintage.