Le Clarence de Haut-Brion - Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Chateau Fonreaud The sweet and intense aromas

The sweet and intense aromas are reminiscent of ripe cherry

I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005

mounting tannins will need several years of bottle aging

2015 is an outstanding Burgundy vintage: a warm and dry year that has produced wines with very high levels of ripeness and power

sweet smoke and toast

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion - Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Chateau Fonreaud The sweet and intense aromasOffers a warm, plush, inviting feel, with tar, melted licorice and cocoa notes rolling out first, followed by a swath of warm plum and blackberry reduction flavors. Shows an alluring thread through the finish. Needs a little time to unwind, but there's lots to like here. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 94 Pts Wine Spectator