Clarendelle 2017 Rose Bordeaux, Clarence Dillon

Inspired by Haut-Brion, this exceptional rose Bordeaux is produced by the owners of that historic Chateau. Clarence Dillon purchased the estate in 1935 and his family has been in command ever since. Meanwhile they have branched out and acquired other winegrowing estates in Bordeaux and around the world, but their roots are firmly planted in Bordeaux which is why Clarendelle was an obvious next step. And with it they've created an affordable, fine quality Bordeaux wine for every day.

Clarendelle Rose is the first rose wine in Domaine Clarence Dillon’s history. Clarendelle rose is made with a short maceration and direct pressing of 68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Esteemed wine educator Karen MacNeil recently noted "Among the hundreds of rosés we’ve tasted this year, this is one of the very few from Bordeaux—and from Domaine Clarence Dillon no less (owner of the First Growth Château Haut Brion) and at the decidedly non-Bordeaux price of $14. It’s tight, sleek, minerally and very refreshing."