Clarendelle Pessac-Léognan 2016 - Inspiré par Haut-Brion

Name: Clarendelle Pessac-Léognan 2016 - Inspired by Haut-Brion
Brand: Clarence Dillon Wines
Rating: 3.6 (9 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.6/5 (9 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

91/100

Wine Enthusiast

concentrate

exceptional

long finish

"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 from the combined Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion estates. Exceptional value. To be tried from 2022." (James Suckling 2019) - Delivery in wooden case for orders 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, delicious, fruity finish.

Serve

AT 16-18 °C

Open

1 hour in advance for 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.

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Expert opinion

Wine Enthusiast

Rated wine (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 Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion estates. Exceptional value here. To be tried from 2022. 31,000 bottles produced.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 9 reviews