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

Producer Profile

The Clarendelle wines are a member of the eminent Domaine Clarence Dillon family of wines (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion & Quintus).

The style of the Clarendelle wines is dictated by an expression of the Bordeaux terroir which aim to produce subtle elegance in age-worthy wines. Clarendelle benefits from the expertise and knowhow of a First Growth winemaking team and like the Haut-Brion wines, Clarendelle offers its assurance by representing an uncompromising quality and consistency with every vintage and are cellared and only released to the market when they are deemed fully ready to be enjoyed by the consumer.

Viticulture

Working with carefully selected vineyard owners, the team regularly visit the properties and inspect the vineyards to ensure the fruit that goes into the wines are nothing short of excellent.

Winemaking

The grape selections came from carefully chosen plots, harvested later in the year, in the second half of September. Direct pressing after very short skin-contact under a controlled atmosphere produced a pale rose colour, while enhancing the wine’s richness and smoothness on the palate.

Tasting Note

A brilliant, clear, pale pink colour. The nose is very complex with aromas of raspberry and pink grapefruit reminiscent of boiled sweets. The mouthfeel is dense and velvety, with a subtle tannic structure, accompanied by a lovely freshness. Red fruit notes come to the fore, mingled with hints of tropical fruit, such as lychee and mandarin orange. All in all, a very fruity and well-balanced wine underpinned by slightly salty, mineral nuances. The aromatic intensity makes for a delicious wine with a long, delicate finish.

Food Matching

A great match for grilled meats, particularly lamb, and Mediterranean flavours.