2012 La Clarte de Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan

91 Point Bordeaux Blanc Collaboration Between Pessacs Top Producers Aged to Perfection Free Shipping in 6 or More Bottles About the Wine La Clarte de Haut-Brion is the product of two of the top chateau in Bordeaux combining their second wines. The wine is slightly more focused on Semillon rather than Sauvignon Blanc, and the contributing wineries just happen to be Haut Brion and La Mission de Haut Brion, both of which make some of the greatest white wines in the world. The result of the crossing of these noble Chateaux is nothing short of exquisite.  When he purchased Château Haut-Brion in 1935, Clarence Dillon restored it to its former glory and to the elite circle of the most legendary wines in the world. This extraordinary, bold, courageous vision is now continued by the fourth generation of the family. The house has a long storied history including making the list of favorites of Benjamin Franklin.  Tasting Notes: 58% Semillon, 42% Sauvignon Blanc. There is a riot of aromas a