Review: 2005 Clarendelle

Wine: 2005 Clarendelle Bordeaux



Review: I always like to find good quality, value-priced, Bordeaux wines. This is a wine with a handsome pedigree, it is produced by the same team that run the fabled Chateau Haut Brion.

This is a Merlot-based Bordeaux comprised of 82% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemakers decided to limit the harvest to give this wine a much more forward feel. The nose hinted of dark fruit, almonds and it had a strong oak taste. The wine has a smooth taste that belies its young age, but you start to pick up on the subtle complexities as it sits on your palette. It is a very drinkable wine now, and it should get better over time.

Price: $21

Grade: 90