Domaine Clarence Dillon’s Clarendelle and Dragon de Quintus
This festive period, delight guests by adding these show-stopping wines from Domaine Clarence Dillon to your Christmas feasts.
Domaine Clarence Dillon is the parent company of one of the oldest luxury and world-renowned French wine brands in the world, Château Haut-Brion. Since its creation, the company has been celebrating the French art de vivre, combining exceptional wines and ultimate gastronomy, under the guidance of HRH Prince Robert of Luxembourg.
Clarendelle is the Bordeaux’s first premium family of wine, which was this year’s official wine partner of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Clarendelle is not only ideal for those who enjoy perfectly aged fine blended wine which authentically reflects the world-renowned Bordeaux terroir, but also for enthusiasts of the silver screen, as they can enjoy the same tipple as their favourite actors! Clarendelle is the ideal accompaniment for any classic festive feast including beef, lamb, poultry, and game.
Clarendelle Bordeaux Rouge 2016
Clarendelle Bordeaux 2016 is fruity and fresh wine, with aromas of red fruit and blackcurrant alongside floral overtones reminiscent of violet.
84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, Alc: 13,5%
It is available to purchase on Laithwaites.
Clarendelle Médoc 2018
Clarendelle Medoc 2018 is a deeply coloured wine with black fruit aromas of blackberry and blueberry. Oaky and fruity flavours come to the fore, accompanied by a minty freshness and spicy and liquorice notes, a wonderful choice for the festive season.
85 % Merlot; 14 % Cabernet Sauvignon; 1 % Petit Verdot; Alc: 14%
It is available to purchase at Laithwaites.
Clarendelle Saint-Emilion 2019
Clarendelle Saint-Emilion 2019 has a beautiful, dark red hue and red berry aromas, particularly black cherry and blackcurrant. They are followed by some subtle animal notes, hints of forest floor and a dash of violet.
88% Merlot; 8% Cabernet Franc; 4% Cabernet Sauvignon; Alc: 14,5%
It is available to purchase at Laithwaites.
As we mark the conclusion of The Year of The Dragon, a great choice for end-of-year celebrations is Domaine Clarence Dillon’s Le Dragon de Quintus. This special offering celebrates the dragon statue overlooking the terroir of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, France.
Dragon de Quintus 2016
Dragon de Quintus 2016 is a beautiful red colour with mauve highlights. It has a ripe and intense bouquet of crunchy red fruit. The wine starts off quite smooth on the palate and develops softly on the palate with plenty of rich well-integrated tannin.
Merlot: 90%; Cabernet Franc: 10%; Alc: 15%
It is available to purchase on La Cave du Chateau.
About Domaine Clarence Dillon
Established in 1935, the family-run company Domaine Clarence Dillon owns several prestigious wine estates, Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Quintus. In 2005, was founded Clarence Dillon Wines, one of Bordeaux’s most significant fine wine merchants. The same year also saw the creation of Bordeaux’s premier super premium family of wines; Clarendelle. Domaine Clarence Dillon also owns a Parisian residence, truly an embassy for the French art of living so highly prized by its Chairman and CEO, Prince Robert of Luxembourg. The building houses the two-starred gastronomic restaurant, Le Clarence and La Cave du Château, an exceptional retail and e-tail shop selling the finest wines and spirits from France’s terroirs (www.lcdc.wine). In 2018, Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Domaine Clarence Dillon joined “Primum Familiae Vini”, an international association bringing together twelve families, owners of prestigious estates and domains producing some of the world’s finest wines. In September of 2021, a new visitor centre and wine shop were opened at Chateau Haut-Brion in Bordeaux and in March 2024, Domaine Clarence Dillon returned for the second year as the official wine partner of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and all Oscars related events.
https://www.clarendelle.com/en/
https://www.chateau-quintus.com/en/
