Clarendelle Rouge 2010

Description

Today, Domaine Clarence Dillon, has the unique privilege of producing five rare and exceptional estate wines of unequalled reputation as well as their second wines. Domaine Clarence Dillon’s expertise, founded on five centuries of history, is reflected in every wine produced by the estate.   In 2005, seventy years after Clarence Dillon’s arrival, his great-grandson, Prince Robert de Luxembourg, began writing a new chapter of the Dillon family’s history by establishing Clarence Dillon Wines to produce and sell the first premium brand wine in Bordeaux: “Clarendelle”.

Through the creation of Clarendelle, Clarence Dillon Wines and Domaine Clarence Dillon wish to shed a new light on the tremendous potential and savoir faire of this region, that have made it a benchmark for the entire world. With this outstanding terroir, passionate and qualified men and women, and an expertise handed down over centuries, all the necessary ingredients were there for the creation of a top-end Bordeaux brand.  It is in the pure tradition of the Domaine Clarence Dillon estate wines that the oenologists at the family-owned company also elaborate Clarendelle, with the traditional Bordeaux varieties. Bringing out the finest characteristics of the vintage, skilful blending leads to high quality year after year.

The red wines come primarily from the Saint-Emilion, Haut-Médoc, and Pessac-Léognan regions (including the Domaine Clarence Dillon estates). The white wines come mainly from the Graves (including Pessac-Léognan).  With Clarendelle, consumers can confidently choose the best of Bordeaux.

Focusing on quality, balance, and elegance, it is only fitting that Clarendelle should reflect the philosophy of Domaine

Clarence Dillon: combine tradition with innovation in order to extract the quintessence of an exceptional terroir and produce comprehensive families of authentic wines that are defined by their complexity and elegance.  The wines are aged during many years and only introduced to the market when considered to be mature and able to fully express the complexity of their bouquet.

This rouge, “second label” of Chateau Haut Brion, Bordeaux is very smart indeed.  Spectacular growing season of 2010 is on show here.. …  this is fine bordeaux (benefited from a little time in bottle) for a terrific price. Do not hesitate here. Enjoy this over the next 5 or 6 years.

90 points Robert Parker The Wine Advocate  “This wine, which is a blend of the three basic varietals planted in Bordeaux – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc – is a major sleeper of the vintage and far exceeded my expectations, and that, of course, is all good news. Lots of red and black currant fruit, licorice, spice and soft tannins have resulted in a silky, opulently styled wine that far exceeds its humble origins and appellation. Drink it over the its first decade of life, although the position of Prince Robert is to release this wine only when it is showing some maturity, as their target market is largely consumers desiring immediate gratification and restaurants seeking similar qualities.” 

RRP $39   **ONLY $29 WHEN YOU BUY 12 BOTTLES OF THIS WINE**