La Clarté de Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Les Plantiers du Haut-Brion)

Lots of matchstick with pear-drop and lemon-tart aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied and bright, with a velvety texture. Long and flavorful. Second wine of La Mission and Haut Brion. Drinkable now, but better in a couple of years.

The energy is really here, giving such length and complexity to this wine. Medium- to full-bodied with a solid core of fruit but a featherlight weight leading to an energetic and vivid finish. Vibrant. Reminds me of the terrific 2014. A blend of the second wines of La Mission and Haut-Brion. Drink or hold.

Tasty, with a mix of quinine, Key lime, tangerine and white peach flavors that are seamlessly layered and kissed with a hint of brioche through the stylish finish. This will stand a touch of cellaring, too. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2028.