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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2021-2030, Neal Martin, Jun 2021

The 1986 Clarke has a superior bouquet to the 1982 with attractive wild mint-tinged red fruit mixed with undergrowth and light ash-like scents. This has held up well. The palate is medium-bodied with more supple tannins than the 1982. The 1986 is a little ferrous in style and nicely balanced, with fine acidity. It displays more weight with a touch of white pepper on the finish. Tasted at the château.

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89
89/100

Neal Martin

About the producer

Ch. Clarke
Clarke

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.

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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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