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Le Merle Balnc - Chateau Clarke 2022
Chateau ClarkeCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Haut-Médoc 75 cl 2022
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- Producer
- Chateau Clarke
- Name
- Haut-Médoc
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Vintage
- 2022
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, toasted wood notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, wood aging
- Aging
- 12-18 months
- Type of cask
- French oak barrique
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- 3-8 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Médoc
- Type
- Red wine
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Le Merle Blanc by Château Clarke is a rare expression of a white wine produced in a region predominantly known for its extraordinary reds, the Médoc, in the Bordeaux area, France. Château Clarke, owned by the Edmond de Rothschild family, stands out for its dedication to producing the highest quality wines, both red and white, with particular attention to the region's winemaking tradition and the sustainable use of resources.
Le Merle Blanc is a tribute to the history and tradition of Château Clarke, a name that dates back to the 18th century. This wine is a sophisticated blend of typically Bordeaux grape varieties for whites, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle, and sometimes Sauvignon Gris, which together create a complex aromatic profile and balanced structure.
Visually, Le Merle Blanc presents itself with a brilliant straw yellow color, with greenish reflections that anticipate its freshness and liveliness. On the nose, the wine reveals a wide range of aromas: fruity notes of citrus and tropical fruits, floral nuances, and delicate notes of aromatic herbs and minerals, which reflect the complexity of the blend and the influence of the terroir.
In the mouth, Le Merle Blanc by Château Clarke expresses a perfect balance between crisp acidity and rich body, with flavors that reflect the olfactory bouquet, enriched by a light creaminess and a subtle, well-integrated trace of oak. This wine combines the elegance and depth typical of the great white wines of Bordeaux with a freshness and liveliness that make it immediately pleasant and accessible.
Le Merle Blanc is ideal as an aperitif or paired with a variety of dishes, from delicate appetizers to fish, seafood, poultry and goat's cheese dishes. Its versatility also makes it an excellent companion for Asian cuisine and spicy dishes, where its acidity and freshness can expertly balance the intense flavors.
In summary, Château Clarke's Le Merle Blanc is a testament to excellence and innovation in the Bordeaux wine scene, offering a tasting experience that celebrates the diversity and richness of the Médoc terroir through the lens of an exceptional white wine.
The winery
Château Clarke
Listrac‑Médoc (Bordeaux)Francia
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Owned by the Edmond de Rothschild family (Edmond de Rothschild Heritage)
- Vineyard on clay‑limestone soils typical of the Médoc.
- Blend with a predominance of Merlot, a relatively rare characteristic in the area.
- Revitalization and major infrastructure and winery investments in recent decades.
- It also produces the historic white wine 'Le Merle Blanc'.
