Bordeaux Clairet (France)
Bordeaux Clairet is a Rosé wine so deep in color that it looks like a light red wine.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Black Currant |
 Rose |
 Peon |
Intense Strawberry and Black Currant flavors are typical for Bordeaux Clairet.
Floral notes (Rose and Peony).
Profile
Bordeaux Clairet tend to be dry with a good body:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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About
The Bordeaux Clairet appellation covers the entire Bordeaux region.
The main grape is Merlot.
The term "Clairet" is a leftover from a time when it was used to describe lighter and paler red wines from Bordeaux.
Today, Bordeaux Clairet is a Rosé wine that have spent around 24 hours on the skins and lees during fermentation, resulting in a very dark colored wine.