"Flavors of ripe blueberries and blackberries, lovely freshness, and healthy, supple tannins in an elegant framework make this Bordeaux red immediately appealing and very convivial at the table. Drink now or hold. " (James Suckling 2019) - For the second consecutive year, Clarendelle and the family group, Domaine Clarence Dillon, celebrated cinema at the 96th Academy Awards® ceremony and were proud to promote French wines in Hollywood.
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Eye
Deep dress
Nose
Bouquet of red fruits, blackcurrant, and floral notes of violet
Mouth
Smooth, powerful, and generous. Its high 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 pairings
Enjoy with a gizzard salad, mushroom omelet, flank steak with shallots...
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About wine:
A captivating aroma of violet flowers, black cherry, and blackcurrant, with subtle hints of mint. Supple and succulent, this wine immediately bursts with life and energy, with bright acidity and a rush of red and black fruits edged with a mineral note and wet stone. The tannins are very fine and well integrated, giving a medium-bodied structure with a soft, velvety, powdery texture on the finish. Delicately deep and persistent with lots of freshness. It is accessible and is now at a good stage for drinking. 2023-2027
Vinous
Wine rated (2019 guide) 88/100
About wine:
This 2016 is a very nice entry-level wine from Clarence Dillon's Clarendelle brand. Black cherry, mocha, and spices are omnipresent. Expressive floral notes add a final touch of freshness to round it all off. The 2016 is an everyday wine, graceful and wonderful.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Flavors of ripe blueberries and blackberries, lovely freshness, and healthy, supple tannins in an elegant framework make this Bordeaux red immediately appealing and very convivial at the table. Drink now or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 88/100
About wine:
All these "Clarendelle" wines are the brainchild of Haut Brion and are perfect for short-term consumption. Although I was unable to obtain the price, I am certain that 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, attractive, medium-bodied style with plenty of black cherry, cedar, graphite, and subtle floral notes. Buy a case and drink it over the next decade.