Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clarendelle
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Entre-Deux-Mers)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc 49%, Sémillon 37%, Muscadelle 14%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90-91 (2024); WineAlign ~89 ; Wine Enthusiast/Wine Advocate have given similar ~89-91 for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus and white-peach aromas with orange blossom and chamomile; palate shows grapefruit, lychee and pear, mouthwatering minerality, medium body and a spicy, lightly phenolic finish with a long, vivacious aftertaste.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with lemon, goat cheese, seafood linguine. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai shrimp salad, light Chinese scallion fish, Japanese tempura.

Production Method
Blend sourced from Bordeaux AOC plots; varieties vinified separately, fermented in temperature-controlled tanks, aged briefly on lees for texture; primarily stainless-steel maturation with selective use of French oak when appropriate.

Vineyard Info
Clarendelle is produced by Domaine Clarence Dillon (owners of Château Haut-Brion). Launched in 2005, the range is made by the Haut-Brion winemaking team to deliver approachable, terroir-driven Bordeaux wines.