La Chimère de La Clarière 2020
Vin de France
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A luscious La Clarière wine that breaks all the rules. Based on an old tradition, the ‘Bordeaux Hermitagé’, this velvety voluptuous red combines La Clarière claret with blackberry-scented Rhône Syrah. All aged in cask, it’s dark, warming and moreish.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
France- Dark Blackish Crimson
- Merlot-based blend
- 11.25 Units
- Vegan
- 15% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 01 April 2028
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Velvety ripe black fruits, a rich spicy layer, fresh herbs, vanilla
Aroma
Ripe plum, juicy blackberry, cassis and lots of smoky wild herbs
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Blending claret with a riper style of Rhône red may seem revolutionary, but dates back before appellation controlée rules and was common until the 20th century. It was often nicknamed La Travail à l’Anglaise – ‘the English way’ – because its style was aimed at the English palate. A rich, lusciously ripe red that is ready for drinking right away. Just recently Château Palmer revived the tradition, charging almost as much per bottle (over £220) as they do for their Grand Vin! So Tony Laithwaite asked our winemakers Jean-Marc and Mark to make one as good (but thankfully at a fraction of the price). Think of it as a fattened up version of La Clarière, a large portion of claret with well-ripened, top-quality Rhône Syrah, all aged in cask.
Blending claret with a riper style of Rhône red may seem revolutionary, but date
A glorious, supple, mouthfilling red – what the French call ‘gouleyant’. A rule breaker you’ll adore
Jean-Marc Sauboua
Winemaker
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