This Haut-Brion's charismatic little sibling is a real head-turner.

Expect a symphony of ripe black fruits – think plums and blackcurrants – all wrapped up in elegant cedarwood and spice.

It's smooth and velvety on the palate, with a lingering finish that speaks of its pedigree.

For those seeking a more detailed analysis, the Chateau Haut Brion 2010 La Clarence de Haut Brion boasts an intense bouquet of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry, interwoven with nuances of cedar, cigar box and graphite. This exceptional Pessac-Léognan displays remarkable structure and finesse, its well-integrated tannins leading to a long, harmonious finish.

This Bordeaux blend, predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc adding structure and complexity, exhibits the elegance and sophistication synonymous with the Haut-Brion estate.

Its colour is a very deep red. The nose, at first reserved, opens up softly and slowly. Notes of minerals are followed by red berries, then an earthy whiff dominated by an aroma of fresh ground coffee beans.

Before you know it the wine charms you with all of its incredible complexity. The mouth is silky. The treatment of this vintage's special tannins renders them astonishingly suave. Their freshness carries them along eventually towards an unending length on the palate.

A wine of immense cellaring potential, the 2010 La Clarence de Haut Brion promises an unforgettable tasting experience now and for years to come.