Clarence Dillon Wines
Clarendelle inspiré Par Haut Brion Blanc
2021
$26.30
About this winery
Clarence Dillon Wines is one of Bordeaux's leading fine wine merchants and the creator and exclusive seller of Bordeaux's first super premium brand: Clarendelle, inspired by Haut-Brion. Since its creation in 2005, Clarence Dillon Wines has been active as a wine merchant and represents more than 100 of the most prestigious estates in Bordeaux. Sold as en primeur or deliverable wines, the wines marketed by Clarence Dillon Wines come in great majority directly from the Châteaux. The wines are...
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Product notes
The 2021 vintage was shaped by the whims of nature. Cold spells during spring set the tone, followed by consistently high rainfall throughout the growth cycle, resulting in an unprecedented threat of vine diseases. The weather warmed up somewhat in late spring, with temperatures conducive to good ripening. The broadly “cool” summer yielded grapes with promising acidity levels, making for attractive, fruity and aromatic wines. These distinctive conditions were propitious to a great vintage for the whites, with complex, aromatic wines underpinned by wonderful freshness and reasonable alcohol levels.
Tasting notes
Brilliant, intense yellow colour. The complex nose reveals Sauvignon Blanc’s plethora of aromas, ranging from boxwood to tropical fruit and an array of citrus notes. The Muscadelle wines are a beautiful golden colour, contributing hints of rose and lychee to the final blend. Starts out delicious, round and rich on the palate, balanced out by wonderful minerality. The overall impression is of a fruity, powerful wine with notes of lemon and fresh pineapple, enhanced by a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a slightly toasty, silky texture. The long aftertaste showcases the complexity of this wine, with ripe fruit notes following through to the finish. These modern wines boast high acidity, conferring good tension and length on the palate. All in all, a gourmet, refined wine with a great deal of elegance.