"Ripe blueberry and blackberry flavors, lovely freshness and healthy, supple tannins in an elegant frame, make this an immediately appealing red Bordeaux that's very table-friendly. Drink it or keep it." (James Suckling 2019) - For the 2nd year running, Clarendelle and the family group, Domaine Clarence Dillon, celebrated cinema at the 96th Academy Awards® and were proud to showcase French wines in Hollywood.
Features
Estate
Clarence Dillon Wines
Cuvée
Clarendelle
Vintage
2016
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
From several prestigious Bordeaux appellations
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep color
Nose
Bouquet of red fruit, blackcurrant and floral notes of violet
Mouth
Suave, powerful and generous. Its high level of acidity gives it admirable freshness and perfect balance, while remaining supple.
Serve
AT 18-20°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with gizzard salad, mushroom omelette or shallot bavette...
Clarence Dillon Wines
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100
About the wine:
A bewitching perfume of violet blossom, black cherry and blackcurrant, with soft menthol nuances. Supple and succulent, this wine has immediate life and energy, with bright acidity and a burst of red and black fruit edged by a mineral and wet stone note. The tannins are very fine and very well integrated, giving a medium-bodied structure with a soft, velvety, powdery texture on the finish. Delicately deep and persistent with plenty of freshness. Accessible and in a good period for tasting. 2023-2027
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (2019 guide) 88/100
About the wine:
This 2016 is a very pretty entry-level wine from Clarence Dillon's Clarendelle brand. Black cherry, mocha and spice are omnipresent. Expressive floral notes add a final touch of freshness to complete the package. The 2016 is an everyday wine, graceful and formidable.
James Suckling
Rated wine (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Ripe blueberry and blackberry flavors, lovely freshness and healthy, supple tannins in an elegant frame, make this an immediately appealing red Bordeaux that's very table-friendly. Drink it or keep it.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 88/100
About the wine:
All these "Clarendelle" wines come from the genius of Haut Brion and are perfect for short-term consumption. Although I couldn't get the price, I'm sure the Clarendelle Bordeaux 2016 will represent excellent value for money. Composed of 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, it offers a balanced, pretty, medium-bodied style, as well as plenty of black cherry, cedar herb, graphite and subtle floral nuances. Buy a case and drink it over the next decade.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. CHARLES F. Published on 31/08/2024
Pleasant but nothing more
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Note and review by Mme VALERIE A. Published on 18/06/2024
Perfectly ready to drink, this wine is refined, greedy and velvety on the palate. A fine signature and very good value for money for this vintage, I highly recommend it.
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