Chateau Haut Brion - Bahans du Chateau Haut Brion 2005

WEINWISSER: "Tiefdunkles Granat mit lila Schimmer. Trockenes, tabakiges Bouquet, schwarze, getrocknete Pilze, Mahagonitouch, momentan, obwohl der Zweitwein, sehr verschlossen. Im Gaumen recht samtig, zugänglicher, wunderschöne Balance zeigend, Stoff zeigend und viel schwarze Beeren im fast rauchigen Nachhall. In diesem Wein steckt mehr drin, als man vielleicht anfänglich vermutet."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "An absolutely sensational second wine from Haut-Brion, the 2005 Bahans Haut-Brion displays all the smoke, gravel and chocolate notes along with ripe black fruits. Broad, savory, rich and lush, this is a sensational wine (now called Le Clarence) with gorgeous texture and length. Drink it over the next 10-15 years."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "The second wine of Château Haut-Brion is firm, mirroring its grand vin. It is dark, brooding and dense, rounded by ripe fruits. There is also an edge of bitter chocolate that offers an intriguing counterpoint to the elegance of the fruit."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Soft and balanced, showing lovely velvety tannins and lots of coffee, chocolate, toasty oak and mushroom character, with bright fruit underneath. Full-bodied, round and unctuous. Best after 2013. 9,580 cases made."