Clarendelle Pessac-Léognan 2016 - Inspiré par Haut-Brion
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
James Suckling
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91/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Blended exclusively from grapes grown on plots at Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion!"
"Very pretty cedar oak influence, on aromas of fresh blond tobacco and foliage with a core of red and blue fruit. The palate is very mellow, fine and dense with rich, concentrated red plums and berries. Super concentrated, long and elegant. The third selection of the combined domains Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. Exceptional value. To be tried from 2022." (James Suckling 2019) - Delivery in wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (Excluding Point Relais delivery method)
Features
Estate
Clarence Dillon Wines
Cuvée
Clarendelle
Vintage
2016
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
49 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 31 % Cabernet Franc, 20 % Merlot
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Typical of its appellation, revealing notes of red fruit, blackcurrant, licorice, black cherry and toast. Some delicate notes of undergrowth also appear.
Mouth
On the palate, the texture is supple, elegant and well-coated, with plenty of freshness. The texture is silky and velvety, with good acidity and firm, finely grained tannins. The wine offers a wide range of aromas, from fruity to toasty, with a hint of vanilla. The whole is very well balanced, with a long, tasty, fruity finish.
Serve
AT 16-18 °C
Open
1 hour in advance on the most recent vintages
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
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
This is a solid, forward-looking wine from a team that produces two of Pessac-Léognan's finest wines. It comes partly from the Haut-Brion vineyard, giving classic tannins and juicy black fruit. Good acidity completes this well-balanced wine. Drink now.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Lovely cedar-oak influence, with aromas of fresh blond tobacco and foliage and a core of red and blue fruit. The palate is very mellow, fine and dense with rich, concentrated red plums and berries. Super concentrated, long and elegant. The third selection from the combined domains Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. Exceptional value here. Try from 2022. 31,000 bottles produced.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
on 9 reviews
Note and review by M. PATRICK C. Published on 23/04/2021
assembly is fine
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Note and review by M. NICOLAS L. Published on 08/01/2021
I hope the carrier enjoyed this wine, which I unfortunately did not receive.
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Note and review by M. ALAIN S. Published on 05/12/2023
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