Clarendelle Rouge (shangri-la Label) 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarendelle
Label Name:
 
Rouge (shangri-la Label)
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (Clarendelle - blends from Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pessac-Leognan/Graves).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
83% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
the Clarendelle range is regularly reviewed positively and the Clarendelle Rouge has been used as an exclusive/

Tasting Note
Deep, brilliant red with intense black-fruit (black cherry, cassis), violet florals, liquorice and gentle spice. Velvety tannins, ripe fruit core and a polished, medium-long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), Cantonese roasted meats, braised beef noodle soup.

Production Method
Selected Bordeaux lots are blended (Merlot/Cabernet/Cab Franc), fermented with gentle extraction and moderate élevage to integrate tannins; made for early drinking with bottle ageing potential.

Vineyard Info
Clarendelle is produced by Clarence Dillon Wines / Domaine Clarence Dillon, created 2005 and ‘inspired by Haut‑Brion’; made by the Haut‑Brion oenology team. Clarendelle sources fruit across Bordeaux.