2017 La Clarte de Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan

This shows beautiful density and layers for a baby white with cooked apples, pears and hints of yogurt. Full-bodied, fresh and bright. - jamessuckling.com, April 2018

Composed of 30.6% Sauvignon Blanc and 69.4% Sémillon, the 2017 La Clarté de Haut-Brion comes roaring out of the glass with bold notes of fresh apricots, pineapple and lime cordial plus hints of chalk dust, straw and coriander seed with a touch of honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, the palate has electric intensity with bags of stone and tropical fruit layers and a wicked backbone of freshness, finishing long and zesty.

Lovely intensity of tropical and citrus fruit, green apple, with a touch of acacia. The palate is balanced and vibrant with a satisfying minerality. - April 2018

Composed of 69.4% Sémillon and 30.6% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2017 La Clarté de Haut-Brion opens with very sprightly peaches and fresh lemon juice notes with nuances of honeysuckle and chalk dust. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors, finishing long and chalky. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, erobertparker.com, April 2018

30.6% Sauvignon Blanc, 69.4% Sémillon. That lovely mealy spice of restrained but top-class oak. Zest and orange pith. Bright citrus. Deep, crisp and a little creamy. Deep and long. (JH)

Diam closure. Tasted blind. Pale lemon colour. Waxy, broad and ripe on the nose. There is a flinty hit of reduction and spiciness too. Complex. Leesy richness on the palate, there is depth and ripeness, and a real tang of acidity. Broad acids cut through beeswax and poached fruit. Warm. Powerful and smoky to the finish. (TP)