Clarendelle Inspired by Haut-Brion Pessac Léognan 2016
Pessac-Léognan AOC
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From the owners of Château Haut Brion, this is a claret of 5-Star pedigree. Critic James Suckling called it "exceptional value". Very focused with deep fruit and tobacco complexity, sourced exclusively from Haut Brion and Mission Haut Brion vines.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Ruby
- Cabernet-based blend
- 9.75 Units
- 13% ABV
- 31 December 2031
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Elegant, bright fruit with freshness, savoury tobacco length
Aroma
Ripe black fruits, violets, herbal hints of aniseed, thyme, pepper
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
American financier Clarence Dillon visited Bordeaux in 1934 and fell in love with world famous Château Haut Brion. The estate wasn’t then in peak form, but that didn’t put him off one iota. Certain it was the jewel of Bordeaux, he bought it and so started his family’s long commitment to the region and fine wine. In 1983 they purchased La Mission Haut-Brion, next door, and the family have since extended their portfolio to other areas of Bordeaux. Clarendelle is the initiative of Clarence Dillon’s great grandson, Prince Robert of Luxembourg. This wine is a blend of grapes exclusively from Haut Brion and La Mission – no wonder Suckling is impressed by its value. Rich, ripe with textural tannins and cellaring potential. Open early and decant.
American financier Clarence Dillon visited Bordeaux in 1934 and fell in love wit...
Black Forest cake and cassis scents with touches of wild thyme, aniseed and black pepper
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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