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Clarendelle Pessac-Léognan 2016 - Inspiré par Haut-Brion

Name: Clarendelle Pessac-Léognan 2016 - Inspired by Haut-Brion
Brand: Clarence Dillon Wines
Rating: 3.5 (12 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

3.5/5 (12 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

91/100

Wine Enthusiast

concentrated

exceptional

long finale

"Blended exclusively from grapes grown on the vineyards of Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion!"

“Very lovely notes of cedar oak, with aromas of fresh blond tobacco and foliage, and a core of red and blue fruits. The palate is very smooth, refined, and dense, with rich, concentrated red plums and berries. Superbly concentrated, long, and elegant. The third selection from the combined estates of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. Exceptional value. Best enjoyed starting in 2022.” (James Suckling 2019) • Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)

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Estate

Clarence Dillon Wines

Vintage

Clarendelle

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

49 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 31 % Cabernet Franc, 20 % Merlot

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Traditional

Alcohol content

13%

Nose

Typical of its appellation, it reveals notes of red berries, blackcurrant, licorice, black cherry, and toast. There are also subtle hints of forest floor.

Palate

On the palate, the wine has a supple, elegant, and full-bodied texture, with plenty of freshness. The texture is silky and velvety, with lovely acidity and firm, finely grained tannins. The wine offers a broad range of fruity aromas, as well as toasty notes accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla. The overall impression is very well-balanced, with a long, flavorful, fruit-forward finish.

Serve

At 16–18 °C

Open

1 hour ahead of the most recent vintages

Food and wine pairings

Pairs perfectly with smoked duck breast on toast, porcini mushroom sausage, Bordeaux-style fried eggs, porcini mushroom risotto, and pigeon à la plancha

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Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

This is a robust wine with great potential, crafted by a team that produces two of the best wines in Pessac-Léognan. It is made in part from grapes grown in the Haut-Brion vineyard, resulting in classic tannins and juicy black fruit. Good acidity rounds out this well-balanced wine. Ready to drink now.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Very lovely notes of cedar oak, with aromas of fresh blond tobacco and foliage, and a core of red and blue fruits. The palate is very smooth, refined, and dense, with rich, concentrated red plums and berries. Superbly concentrated, long, and elegant. The third selection from the combined estates of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. Exceptional value here. Best enjoyed starting in 2022. 31,000 bottles produced.

Customer rating

3.5/5

based on 12 reviews