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La Chimère de La Clarière 2021

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La Chimère de La Clarière 2021
A luscious La Clarière wine that breaks all the rules. Based on the old ‘Bordeaux Hermitagé’ tradition, 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
  • FranceFrance
  • Dark Blackish Crimson
  • Merlot-based blend
  • 10.5 Units
  • Vegan
  • 14% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2028

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Velvety ripe black fruits, a rich spicy layer, fresh herbs, vanilla
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
Blending claret with a riper style of Rhône red may seem revolutionary, but dates back to 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 as they do for their Grand Vin! With a Bordeaux château of his own, Tony Laithwaite asked his winemaker Jean-Marc to make one to be at least as good (but thankfully at a fraction of the price). It’s a luscious blend of his Castillon 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 dates back to 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 as they do for their Grand Vin! With a Bordeaux château of his own, Tony Laithwaite asked his winemaker Jean-Marc to make one to be at least as good (but thankfully at a fraction of the price). It’s a luscious blend of his Castillon claret with well-ripened, top-quality Rhône Syrah, all aged in cask.

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