Clarendelle Inspired by Haut-Brion Rose 2013 Front Label
Clarendelle Inspired by Haut-Brion Rose 2013 Front Label

Winemaker Notes

With a pinkish-orange colour, this rose is light, fruity, and very mineral. It has an attractive, powerful nose of red fruit (strawberry and redcurrant) and citrus. The wine is tasty, fresh, and fruity on the palate, with a lovely long aftertaste and a vivacious finish. This rose de saignee is made in the time-honoured tradition of Bordeaux's Right Bank. It is a wine of character, combining luscious fruity pleasure and an elegant structure.

Blend: 54% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.

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Barsac

Bordeaux, France

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Characterized by dried tropical fruit, candied apricot, citrus and honey, the sweet wines of Barsac are always balanced by a bright beam of acidity. While technically also part of the Sauternes region, Barsac’s sandy and limestone soils produce a lighter version in comparison. Its main grapes are the same: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle.

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