[Vineyard Partner] Château La Clarière 2023 1btl

This classic Merlot-based Right Bank claret is crafted like a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Nestled next to the prestigious Grands Crus Classés estates of Saint-Émilion, Castillon specializes in Merlot, complemented by a touch of both Cabernets, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.

With low vineyard yields, this wine boasts exceptional concentration. Carefully fermented in cool cellars and aged in the finest French oak barrels—one-third new and the rest second and third fill—this wine also features a small portion aged in clay amphorae, enhancing its delicious fruit purity.

This deep claret features intense aromas of ripe plum, cassis, and redcurrant, with earthy spice and oak notes. Its textured tannins support rich black fruit and oak spice, promising excellent aging for at least a decade. Alternatively, open early and decant.