Domaine Clarence Dillon, Clarendelle Blanc, AOC Bordeaux, France, 2024

Producer Profile

The Clarendelle wines are part of the eminent Domaine Clarence Dillon family including Chateau Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion & Quintus.

First launched in 2005, Clarendelle was the passion project of Prince Robert de Luxembourg who was inspired by the legacy of Clarence Dillon, owner of Château Haut-Brion. The wines benefit from the knowledge and experience of the winemaking team at First Growth Chateau Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut Brion and Quintus and always contain a small proportion of wine from these grands vins. Clarendelle was Bordeaux’s first super-premium brand and the style is an expression of Bordeaux terroir that delivers subtle elegance and age-worthy wines. Philosophy: Balance, Elegance and Complexity.

Viticulture

Clarendelle Blanc is sourced from vineyards within the broad Bordeaux AOC, drawing on both Clay-limestone slopes near the Dordogne River and diverse plots across the region. It is crafted under the guidance of the team behind Domaine Clarence Dillon—owner of first growth estates like Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion—ensuring consistency and quality typical of top Bordeaux terroirs.

Winemaking

Utilising the knowhow of the team at Haut-Brion, the wines are carefully crafted with traditional methods in a modern winery.

Tasting Note

Glowing with a brilliant, intensely golden hue, this 2024 white Bordeaux is a shining example of an exceptional vintage. Exquisitely balanced, it marries fragrant aromas, lively freshness, and generous palate volume. Delicate floral notes of acacia and lime blossom entice the senses, leading into a vibrant burst of white summer fruits – juicy peach and succulent pear. The palate is rich and rounded, unfolding into layers of apricot, honey, and zesty grapefruit that linger gracefully on the finish. A masterful harmony of minerality and gentle sweetness, this is white Bordeaux at its most captivating.