Château Clarke in Listrac-Médoc has been owned by the Edmond de Rothschild family since the 1970s and today covers around 50 hectares of vines. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dominate the plantings, rooted in clay-limestone soils that offer excellent drainage and help the vines cope with dry summers. The grapes are picked and vinified plot by plot in stainless-steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels. The bouquet reveals ripe plum, black cherry and cassis with hints of cedar, tobacco and gentle toast. On the palate Château Clarke is dense yet supple, with ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, harmonious finish – a powerful but approachable Listrac-Médoc with fine ageing potential.
Between the Gironde and the pine forests of the Médoc, Château Clarke in Listrac shows a precise estate signature: clay‑limestone parcels with gravel streaks, and a temperate setting that keeps freshness even in ripe years. After the Edmond de Rothschild family’s acquisition, the vineyard was re‑mapped and replanted to match soils, exposures and balanced yields....
The Great Vertical Tasting: A wine through the mirror of time.
Anyone who compares wine across several vintages discovers its development in a particularly impressive way. A vertical tasting reveals how style, maturity, structure and aromas change over time – and helps to find the right vintage for personal taste or a special occasion.
The grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a famous red grape known for plum, black cherry, soft tannins and a smooth, rounded palate. It is central to Bordeaux and widely planted worldwide.
Its approachable structure makes it excellent with roast meats, mushrooms, tomato pasta, burgers, lamb and mild cheeses.
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