Clarendelle Rosé by Haut-Brion

Dette var begynnelsen på hans familie lange engasjement og dedikasjon til dette berømte slottet, samt viner fra Bordeaux. I 1983 kjøpte familien også naboeiendommen, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion. I 2005, 70 år etter at Clarence Dillon satte sine ben i Bordeaux, overtok hans oldebarn, Prins Robert av Luxemburg, og startet et nytt kapittel i familien Dillons historie ved å etablere Clarence Dillon Wines og produsere og selge vinen” Clarendelle”.

The 2023 Vintage
After a relatively dry winter, a spell of unsettled weather set in, marked by thunderstorms at the very start of the growing season. Spring was full of contrasts, with alternating periods of
very mild and cooler conditions. Bud break occurred later on average, allowing most plots to be spared from frost in early April. The mild, wet spring significantly increased the threat of mildew in the vineyards throughout the season. However, these conditions led to steady yet not too rapid vine growth. Flowering unfolded in late May/ early June, in optimum dry conditions with no shot berries. The rest of summer saw high temperatures and rainstorms, supporting the growth of the berries until véraison (colour change).
The Indian summer in September and October once again favoured late ripening and ensured ideal harvest conditions. The Cabernets were a great success this
year, dominating our rosés. Our rosé wine selections came from carefully-chosen plots, harvested later this year, in the second half of September. Direct pressing after very short skincontact under a controlled atmosphere produced a pale rose colour, while enhancing the wine’s richness and  smoothness on the palate.

Tasting notes
2023 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is 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 aftertaste.