2017 Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Western Australia
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James Halliday
Reviewed June 2021As ever, rock solid Margaret River cabernet, ticking the boxes for all the right regional and varietal qualities as it goes along. Just on the full side of medium-bodied, the flavours of cassis and cedar build on the palate, escorted along by the fine but firmish tannin that rolls on through the finish to linger in the aftertaste. Enjoyable now or for years to come. (SC)
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Decanter
Brooding and showing plenty of soul, with its savoury plums, black spice and anise, framed by super-fine tannins. Fine-boned and seamless length. *2021 Decanter World Wine Awards*
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James Suckling
This has aromas of brambly ripe dark berries and plums that intersect with cedar, leaves and cocoa powder. The palate has such smooth, fluid tannins and delivers ripe dark-berry flavors in abundance
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Vinous
The subtle and understated 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon estate delivers exceptional drinkability thanks to pretty aromas of violets and redcurrants with gentle leafy, sage complexity, and oak sitting behind. Vibrant pure cassis flavours are then well matched to a fine line of al dente tannins that draw out a long, slippery finish. (AH)
Notes
Established in 1976, Clairault belongs to Margaret River's early wave of wine estates. Cabernet Sauvignon has long been a regional benchmark, benefiting from the maritime climate of Western Australia's southwest corner.
Details
| Origin | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia |
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| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 14.5% |
| SKU | 2063993 |