2004 Clarke
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Tasting notes
Clearly the top wine of the appellation, Clarke has been a solid, well-made effort for a number of years. The 2004 exhibits chunky fruit, ripe tannin, and notes of underbrush, sweet and sour cherries, and black currants. It should drink well for 10-15 years.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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Almost impenetrable crimson. Quite a bit of oak on the nose but good quality oak and very voluptuous. (Quite a contrast to the Margaux and Palmer I have just tasted!) Hint of char. Some rather obvious sweetness – velvety – rather Rolland-like, certainly distinctive. Very aggressive oak tannins on the finish. Not harmonious. Impressive but not a pleasure. [Yes, this is a Rolland wine, and very obviously so. (JR)
About the producer
This property was purchased by Baron Edmond de Rothschild in 1973 who promptly started renovating the estate. Today Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and his wife Ariane continue his legacy, focused firmly on quality.