Baron Edmond de Rothschild - Chateau ClarkeChateau Clarke (Listrac-Médoc) 2015

Product code: 16669
£32.45 inc VAT
£194.70 / case of 6
France
Red Wine from
Bordeaux, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Listrac-Medoc
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Baron Edmond de Rothschild - Chateau Clarke
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Listrac-Medoc
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Baron Edmond de Rothschild - Chateau Clarke
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

Product Notes

Baron Edmond de Rothschild's Chateau Clarke Listrac-Médoc is a distinguished Bordeaux wine, reflecting traditional French winemaking techniques. This enchanting red blend boasts ripe and dense flavours, with striking tones of black cherry, cedar, and tobacco. The palate is enriched by magnificent tannins, which offer a superb structure, and a finely balanced finish. This prestigious wine exhibits a deep, rich crimson hue, hinting at its depth and complexity. These unique attributes stem from the stunning terroir of Listrac-Médoc, creating an exquisite wine exuding elegance and delicacy. Baron de Rothschild's Chateau Clarke is indeed a wine connoisseur's delight.

Tasting Notes

Château Clarke is a beautiful crimson color with a deep purple edge. Both intense and complex, the nose displays fresh fruit aromas (black currant and black cherry) and elegant oak nuances, as well as hints of menthol and liquorice with aeration. The wine starts out round and straightforward and follows with rich, concentrated and velvety tannic texture along with beautiful acidity that provides balance and freshness.

About the Winery

Baron Edmond de Rothschild - Chateau Clarke

Baron Edmond de Rothschild's Chateau Clarke winery, nestled in the heart of the renowned Bordeaux region, holds an illustrious reputation and a storied history. The breath-taking estate is an epitaph to both the great wines it produces and to the unparalleled skill of the winemakers under its roof.

Covering a sprawling 54-hectare vineyard, Chateau Clarke is graced with an enviable terrior and a superior blend of grape varieties including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon plantations. Placed in the receptive soils of Listrac-Medoc, Chateau Clarke’s vines stand their ground; mature, elegant and richly imbued with decades of nurturing and innovative viticulture techniques.

It was in the mid-1970s that the charismatic Baron Edmond de Rothschild, renowned for his wine savvy and entrepreneurial zeal, turned his discerning eyes to Chateau Clarke. Recognising the potential that lay amidst the untouched vines and decadent terrior, the Baron purchased the then derelict estate. Under his attentive guidance and unprecedented investment, the Chateau Clarke was transfigured into one of the leading wineries in Bordeaux’s left bank.

The wine produced at Chateau Clarke is of an exceptional calibre, upheld by an unstinting commitment to quality and mastery over the wine craft. Grapes are meticulously selected and conditioned using both time-honoured traditions and modern techniques, the result, an embodiment of lush fruitiness, evocative aromas, and well-rounded tannins.

What truly sets Baron Edmond de Rothschild's Chateau Clarke apart from its peers is the adroit blending of time, soil, craftsmanship and passion. Every bottle that carries its label is a testament to a legacy grounded on perfection and refinement.

The Chateau makes a staunch statement on the vitality of the Listrac-Medoc, standing as an ever-present cornerstone of this wine-oriented region. It’s journey, from desolate estate to celebrated vineyard, mirrors the Baron’s vision of magnificence and excellence—an unwavering testament to Entente Cordiale; the embodiment of unity between Britain and France at its finest.

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