"Fresh bouquet of berries and chocolate with a hint of hazelnut. Sandalwood. Medium body, linear and precise, with fine tannins and a gourmet finish. To drink and enjoy." (James Suckling 2018)
Features
Estate
Clarence Dillon Wines
Cuvée
Clarendelle
Vintage
2015
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
83 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 % Cabernet Franc
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet-red color
Nose
Expressive red fruit with a hint of spice and liquorice
Mouth
A delicious vintage! A well-balanced wine with good acidity. Notes of ripe red fruit with a hint of spicy licorice. The tannins are velvety and smooth. Long on the palate, with a dense, fresh finish.
Serve
AT 16-18 °C
Open
1 hour in advance for the most recent vintages
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with smoked duck breast toast, porcini sausage, Bordeaux-style fried eggs, porcini risotto, pigeon a la plancha.
Clarence Dillon Wines
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Wine Spectator
Rated 88/100 (Good wine)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Fresh, berry- and chocolate-scented nose with hints of hazelnut. Sandalwood. Medium-bodied, linear and concentrated with fine tannins and a delicious finish. Drink and enjoy.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.1/5
on 20 reviews
Note and review by M. JULIEN R. Published on 30/01/2023
A decent but ultimately rather average Bordeaux supérieur. The reference to haut brion on the label is a bit steep.
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Note and review by M. DIDIER P. Published on 04/01/2022
Fine, with tannins that have already completely melted. Good mouthfeel, but lacks the acidity that would give it depth and personality. Unfortunately, this is a vintage to forget. The second bottle is not devoid of tannins or acidity, but the lack of specific taste is obvious. To be forgotten for good.
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Note and review by M. GERARD B. Published on 01/08/2021
Negociant wine to flee from!!! how can 1J1V sell negociant wines ???? If you don't have any addresses of quality winegrowers, please let us know !!!! I'm sure many of your customers will be happy to provide you with addresses....
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS S. Published on 17/07/2021
Frankly disappointed. It would be better to avoid the reference to Haut-Brion.
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Note and review by M. FRANCK C. Published on 19/06/2021
Indeed, the inspiration is very good!
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE M. Published on 20/08/2024
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS P. Published on 28/01/2024
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Note and review by M. MICHEL M. Published on 05/09/2022
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Note and review by M. MICHEL G. Published on 10/06/2022
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Note and review by Mme SOPHIE E. Published on 27/02/2022
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