1996 Clarke
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Score 86/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Neal Martin, Jun 2021
The 1996 Clarke, which contains more Merlot than previous vintages, has an attractive nose with touches of brambly red fruit, singed leather, cedar and a dab of licorice emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. It's a little conservative compared to the 1995, with a slightly austere, tobacco-tinged finish. Maybe accompanied with food this will show better, although it does lack a bit of flair. Tasted at the château.
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86
86/100
Neal Martin
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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.