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THE VINEYARD AREA : 55 ha
BLEND : 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
ALCOHOL : 13,5 %
THE VINEYARD
SOIL TYPE : Limestoneand clay
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES : 30 years
VINE DENSITY : 7 000 vines/ha
GRAPE VARIETIES : 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
PRUNING: Double Guyot
VINE MANAGEMENT : Natural grasscover
HARVEST: Hand-picking and sortingin the vineyardand againin the cellar priorto destemming(35 pickers).
HARVEST PERIOD : From September19th to October9th.
THE WINE
WINEMAKING : Cold soakingand fermentation in oakand stainless steel vats. Automatic temperaturecontrol.
AGEING: 100% in barrels (2/3 new and 1/3 second fill).
AGEING DURATION : 16 months
PRODUCTION : 117 015 bottles
TASTING COMMENTS
Château Clarke 2019 isa beautiful crimson colour witha deep purple rim.
From the very first nose, Clarke 2019 captivates with its intensity, combining mentholated liquorice and delicately spiced floral notes. As it opens up, subtle resinous oak nuances enrich this aromatic palette, shaping a bouquet that is both complex, fresh, and ripe.
The attack is precise, wrapped in silky, elegant, and seamlessly integrated tannins. Freshness quickly merges with richness, creating a slender body and a bold balance that is both deep and ethereal.
This wine has an excellent ageing potential(up to 15 years).
RATINGS & MEDALS
93 pts WINE ENTHUSIAST Denise Valenza 2022
93 pts WINE ENTHUSIAST Roger Voss 2022
92 pts JAMESSUCKLING.COM James Suckling 2022
92 pts VINOUS Neal Martin 2022
92 pts GUIDE DES MEILLEURS VINS DE FRANCE (RVF) 2023 2022
2* GUIDE HACHETTE DES VINS 2023 2022
