1998 Bahans Haut Brion

品飲印象：先是煙草與深色漿果的香氣，伴隨烤橡木與些許雪茄皮的氛圍。入喉酒體中等偏飽滿，酸度與果味平衡，單寧細緻圓潤，口感有鹹香與礦質感，收結帶有皮革與煙草尾韻。
酒莊與產區：此酒為 Château Haut-Brion 的二號酒，以 Graves 產區風土為本，強調風格的優雅與可親性，比正牌更早能飲用，是認識酒莊風格的好起點。
釀造方式：採用嚴謹控溫發酵，讓果香與結構同時保留；之後在法國橡木桶中陳年，木質香與香料感被細膩揉合，不搶果味。
葡萄園環境：葡萄園位於 Pessac-Léognan，靠近波爾多市區，礫石與良好排水的土壤帶來清晰的礦物感與成熟的果實。針對陳年瓶況，建議醒酒約一小時，能讓香氣更開、口感更柔順。配餐推薦牛排、烤羊或有陳年感的硬質起司，輕鬆搭出好滋味。

Tasting Note: Aromas of tobacco and ripe black fruit open gently, framed by cedar and subtle oak. On the palate the wine is medium-plus in body with elegant, well-integrated tannins and a savory, earthy undertone. The finish is persistent and refined, showing leather and a faint tobacco smoke.
Producer Notes: Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is the second wine reflecting the distinctive Graves terroir: a harmonious, high-quality expression intended to be enjoyed earlier than the first wine, offering an accessible yet sophisticated introduction to the domaine's style.
Winemaking Notes: Harvested fruit undergoes carefully controlled fermentation with temperature management to capture aromatic precision. The wine receives élevage in French oak, which lends structure and gentle spice without overpowering the fruit.
Vineyard Notes: From vineyards in Pessac-Léognan just southwest of Bordeaux, parcels sit on gravelly, well-draining soils that contribute to clarity and mineral lift. Proximity to the city and the historic Haut-Brion holdings give this wine its classic Graves character.
Cellaring & Service: Approachable now with an hour of decanting to lift aromas and settle any sediment. Serve at 16–18°C. Pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled red meats and aged cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: tobacco, black fruit, cedar, earthy, savory, elegant, fine tannins, leather
• Food Matching: Beef (sirloin, T-bone), Venison, Roasted lamb, Duck, Aged firm cheeses (e.g., Lincolnshire Poacher)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 48%, Merlot : 27%, Cabernet Franc : 25%,

Winery

Château Haut-Brion（侯布里昂酒莊）──位於 Pessac-Léognan 的傳奇酒莊，以市郊礫石土壤著稱。Le Clarence 作為二號酒，保有酒莊優雅風格但更早可飲。

Chateau Haut-Brion — a historic estate in Pessac-Léognan known for combining urban proximity with gravelly Graves terroir. Le Clarence is the estate's second wine, made to express the domaine's elegance in a more approachable style.