Clarendelle's old vineyard is now producing a large harvest that is renowned throughout the region for its excellence. At ideal ripeness, they are harvested entirely by hand and subject to rigorous selection. Only the finest bunches are allowed to go to the press, a fact that is clearly reflected in the classic Medoc style. After harvest, this Clarendelle Medoc is aged for an impressive 18 to 24 months in oak barrels. Some of these are even unused and new, which lends the wine deeper aromas and flavors.
This Clarendelle Medoc boasts a beautiful, stately bottle, which promises something. The aroma offers a broad bouquet of impressions, with the blackcurrant fruit prominently displayed. Swirl your glass well to release all the beautiful aromas; we noted plums, cocoa, cedarwood, vanilla, and a touch of spice. The taste is what you'd expect from a top Medoc: abundant richness and softness with just the right amount of tannins. The rich flavor also reveals hints of blackberry and berry, along with refined notes of vanilla, licorice, toasted wood, and spice.
