Clarendelle Bordeaux Rouge 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarendelle
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Rouge
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (AOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling – 91 points (2018). Listed medal results at trade competitions (International Wine Challenge – Bronze in some vintages)

Tasting Note
Brilliant deep red. Intense black-fruit nose with black cherry and cassis; velvety, gently extracted tannins. Powerful, fruity palate with liquorice and spice on the finish, elegant and balanced.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled rib-eye, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), Szechuan beef or teriyaki beef with steamed rice.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation with gentle extraction; blended by Domaine Clarence Dillon oenologists and cellared in Bordeaux before release. No oak ageing for this cuvée (preserves fruit purity).

Vineyard Info
Clarendelle was launched in 2005 by Prince Robert de Luxembourg and is produced by Clarence Dillon Wines / Domaine Clarence Dillon (owners of Château Haut-Brion); benefits from Haut-Brion winemaking expertise.