Domaine Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Rosé
A brilliant Rosé with vibrant raspberry, grapefruit, and tropical fruit notes, perfect for grilled lamb
Domaine Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Rosé Bordeaux AOC, France, is a dry still Rosé crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. This brilliant, pale pink wine is made via direct pressing with very short skin-contact, enhancing its richness and smoothness without oak ageing. It offers a complex nose of vibrant raspberry and pink grapefruit, leading to a dense, velvety palate with red fruit and tropical notes like lychee and mandarin orange, balanced by freshness and subtle mineral nuances. A delicious wine with a long, delicate finish, it pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, especially lamb, and Mediterranean dishes.
75.0CL , 12.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
The grape selections came from carefully chosen plots, harvested later in the year, in the second half of September. Direct pressing after very short skin-contact under a controlled atmosphere produced a pale rose colour, while enhancing the wine's richness and smoothness on the palate. No oak ageing.
Flavour profile
This brilliant, pale pink rosé offers a complex nose of vibrant raspberry and pink grapefruit, reminiscent of boiled sweets. The palate is dense and velvety, revealing red fruit notes mingled with tropical hints of lychee and mandarin orange, all balanced by a lovely freshness and subtle mineral nuances.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 10-12°C. Enjoy fresh, no decanting needed.