Clarendelle Pessac-Léognan 2016 - Inspiré par Haut-Brion
93/100
James Suckling
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
“Made exclusively from grapes grown on the vineyards of Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion!”
“Beautiful 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. Try it starting in 2022.” (James Suckling 2019) • Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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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
The wine opens with a supple, elegant, and full-bodied texture, brimming with freshness. The texture is silky and velvety, with lovely acidity and firm, finely grained tannins. It offers a broad range of fruity aromas, along with toasty notes and a subtle hint of vanilla. The wine is very well-balanced, with a long, flavorful finish that highlights the fruit.
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, or grilled pigeon
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 finest wines in Pessac-Léognan. It is partly sourced from the Haut-Brion vineyard, yielding classic tannins and juicy dark fruit. Good acidity rounds out this well-balanced wine. Enjoy it now.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Beautiful notes of cedar oak, with aromas of fresh blond tobacco and foliage, centered around red and blue fruits. The palate is very smooth, refined, and dense, featuring 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.