Clarendelle 2020
Saint-Émilion, Cuvée EHTL

Clarendelle 2020 Saint-Émilion, inspired by Notre Héritage
“EHTL Limited Edition (750 ml)

Dillon Wines has shown its confidence in us by giving us the opportunity to have a limited edition wine label personalised with the EHTL logo.

Clarendelle, inspired by Haut-Brion, was created by Prince Robert de Luxembourg and named in honour of Mr Clarence Dillon, his great-grandfather, who acquired Château Haut-Brion in 1935.

The 2020 Vintage

2020 produced an early-ripening, well-balanced vintage.
After a mild winter, the weather began to change, with heavy rainfall providing the necessary water reserves to support the vines over the summer.
Bud break occurred late February before the sun returned in April and May, conducive to early, even flowering.
Hot, dry conditions settled in from late June onwards but gave way to storms in mid-August. Véraison (colour change) took place mid-July under this ideal spell of weather. The grapes reached optimum ripeness thanks to their very healthy state, up until picking.
The first impression when tasting the 2020 red vintage is freshness. These wines are characterised by crunchy black fruit notes, fine acidity and hints of pepper and menthol on the finish, as well as their alcohol content, which is one of the lowest seen in the appellation for a long time.

Tasting notes

Brilliant colour, with a beautiful, dark red hue. The maturity is evident from the outset, with fleshy red berry aromas, particularly black cherry and blackcurrant.
They are followed by some subtle animal notes, hints of forest floor and a dash of violet. The gentle extraction process has yielded a well-balanced and concentrated wine, with velvety smooth tannins.
Full-bodied on the palate, they are delicious and very fruity, with notes of cocoa. Hints of spices and liquorice come through on the aftertaste.
They display long-lasting flavours and are silky and delicious throughout. All in all, a delicate yet powerful and wonderfully complex wine.

Serving suggestions :

Serving temperature: 18°- 20°C
We suggest you open and decant Clarendelle Saint-Emilion one hour before serving it.

Grapes varieties :

85% Merlot
12,5% Cabernet Sauvignon
2,5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume: 13,5%

Additional information:

Keep away from light and heat.