Château Clarke (Baron Edmond de Rothschild) Listrac-Médoc 2005
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A powerful and concentrated red Bordeaux from Listrac-Médoc that was called a "sleeper" among many more famous names by Robert Parker.
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Release Notes:
The 2005 Clarke, is an amazing wine that needs a few years of cellar aging. The typical Clarke blend of Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), the 2005 aged in French oak barrels (90% new) for 16 months. Robert Parker continues to laud the Rothschild’s efforts at Clarke calling the estate a “sleeper” among many more famous (and expensive) names in Bordeaux.
Tasting Notes:
A dense dark ruby/purple colored wine that has an expressive and intense nose of blackcurrant, cherry, and plum aromas with hints of mocha, chocolate, smoke and spice. A powerful attack of fruit gives way to a deep, full-bodied mid-palate of ripe tannins before a long and fleshy finish. Drinks well now onward and will develop until 2015. Decant before serving with roasts, leg of lamb, steak, fowl, and fine cheeses.
Winery:
Château Clarke, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, was purchased by Baron Edmond de Rothschild, of Château Lafite Rothschild, in 1973. He set about completely replanting the vineyards and building a new state-of-the-art... Read more
Region:
Listrac-Médoc is the furthest inland Médoc appellation. This large area, consisting of vineyards interspersed with woodlands, is also at a higher elevation than the rest of the Médoc. Although, its wines... Read more
