2020 Château La Clémence Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2020
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Dark, plummy fruit, espresso, black cherries and licorice nuances open the wine. On the palate the wine is concentrated, round, polished and glossy, with an oaky edge to the ripe, showy fruits. Drink from 2023-2038.

Dark, plummy fruit, espresso, black cherries and licorice nuances open the wine. On the palate the wine is concentrated, round, polished and glossy, with an oaky edge to the ripe, showy fruits. Drink from 2023-2038.

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Deep in color, the wine is round, plump and fruity, with a liberal dose of oak, ripe, dark red fruits and espresso on the palate and in the finish. 89-91 Pts

Deep in color, the wine is round, plump and fruity, with a liberal dose of oak, ripe, dark red fruits and espresso on the palate and in the finish. 89-91 Pts

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When to Drink Chateau La Clemence, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau La Clemence can be enjoyed on the young side with an hour or so decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

However, I find the wine is usually better with 3-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. In the best years, Chateau La Clemence will be best between 5 and 14 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau La Clemence with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau La Clemence is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau La Clemence is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau La Clemence is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

Aside from his 3 estates in Bordeaux, Christopher Dauriac also consults the Marianne Wine Estate, located in the Stellenbosch appellation in South Africa.

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