Clarendelle Saint Emilion 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clarendelle
Label Name:
 
Saint Emilion
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 12.5%, Cabernet Franc 2.5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
com (Clarence Dillon Wines); retail listings also describe the wine but show no prominent critic scores

Tasting Note
Dark ruby with black cherry and blackcurrant, forest-floor and violet notes. Full-bodied palate of cocoa, spice and liquorice, velvety tannins and a long, silky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised short ribs, spicy Sichuan beef stews.

Production Method
Blended from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vinified by Domaine Clarence Dillon oenologists with gentle extraction and blending; bottled after maturation.

Vineyard Info
Clarendelle, created in 2005 by Clarence Dillon (Domaine Clarence Dillon), is an affordable Bordeaux range inspired by Château Haut-Brion and managed by the estate's winemaking team.