Clarte Haut Brion Vintage:2011 is illuminating

is illuminating

focused and stony medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the youthfully austere

It is just a case of waiting for the nose to open because the palate really shows the potential here

and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation

full and sweet flavors that offer a bit more phenolic ripeness and concentration as well as better finishing intensity

Clarte Haut Brion Vintage:2011 is illuminatingThe 2016 Clart Haut Brion Blanc has an open knit bouquet of orange blossom, lemon curd and light nutty aromas, hints of candle wax emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening. Theres plenty of grilled walnut and smoke here, and something almost white Rioja like toward the finish and I mean that as a complement. This has just gained a little complexity in recent months. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.