Clarke 1985
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch, South Africa 1985
Clarke 1985 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Stellenbosch, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £50.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.35
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
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Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Stellenbosch · South Africa
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Similar wines · by structure and price
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cissac Magnum 2016 Chateau Cissac · Bordeaux | £50.00 | |||
| Clarke 1989 Chateau Clarke · Stellenbosch | £50.00 | |||
| Clarke 1995 Chateau Clarke · Stellenbosch | £50.00 | |||
| La Reserve de Leoville Barton 2005 Chateau Leoville Barton · Bordeaux | £50.00 |
Merchant's description
Château Clarke 1985 is a mature-vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Listrac-Médoc commune of Bordeaux. Taking its name from the Irish family that bought the estate in 1771, Château Clarke was purchased by Baron Edmond de Rothschild in 1973. This fully mature Left Bank claret is from the exceptional 1985 Bordeaux vintage, many of whose wines are still drinking well.
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