Caractères

Vintage 2016
by Chateau Clamens
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Color red
Region South West France (Sud-Ouest)
Country France
Medal Score
7.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
blackcurrantcedartobaccopencil shavingsbaked plum
Palate

Medium-full body with firm, ripe tannins and bright acidity that frames a sleek, slightly gravelly texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark berry, graphite and a touch of dried herb.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled rib-eye with bordelaise sauce
  • • cassoulet with duck confit
  • • aged Saint-Nectaire cheese
  • • roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary
  • • wild mushroom and black-truffle risotto
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Silver Paris Wine Cup 2020
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

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