Clarendelle Bordeaux Rouge 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarendelle
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Rouge
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (AOC Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91, Decanter 90, Vinous 88, Jeb Dunnuck 88

Tasting Note
Aromas of red berries, blackcurrant and violet; ripe blackberry and blueberry on the palate with supple, powdery tannins, gentle oak spice and fresh acidity. Full-bodied, velvety texture and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef steaks, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ beef, braised beef with soy and star anise, Sichuan-style beef (moderately spiced).

Production Method
Classic Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature-controlled fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Clarendelle is produced by Domaine Clarence Dillon (owners of Château Haut‑Brion and La Mission Haut‑Brion). Launched in 2005, the brand makes Bordeaux blends inspired by Haut‑Brion.