Château Clinet, Ronan By Clinet Bordeaux Rouge, (Magnum) 2020 vs Contino Rioja Garnacha 2019
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £31.00 | £31.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château Clinet | Contino |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot | Garnacha |
| Region | Bordeaux | Rioja |
| Size | 1500ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Château Clinet, Ronan By Clinet Bordeaux Rouge, (Magnum) 2020
This is a 100% Merlot from a variety of appellations on the north bank of the estuary, handled with extreme care and attention. Oak aged to soften the tannins, the nose is expressive with plenty of raspberry, blackberry and cherry fruit with hints of flowers such as violets. On the palate it is deliciously fruity with good structure and excellent acid balance with some fine notes of spices in the finish. Persistent and toothsome. An excellent job from Clinet who built a winery in Pomerol specifically for the production of this little gem.
Contino Rioja Garnacha 2019
Contino Rioja Garnacha is an elegant, expressive red wine crafted from old-vine Garnacha grown on the historic Contino estate in Rioja Alavesa. Planted on poor, stony soils with excellent drainage and moderated by the cool influence of the nearby River Ebro, the vines produce naturally low yields of concentrated, aromatic fruit that showcase the purity and finesse Garnacha achieves in this privileged corner of Rioja. Why You'll Love It This is Rioja Garnacha with real elegance—silky, fresh, and beautifully balanced with vibrant red fruit and fine tannins. As one of Rioja's first single-estate wineries, Contino brings meticulous vineyard work and traditional craftsmanship to every bottle. Gentle ageing in French and American oak adds subtle complexity while preserving the grape's natural brightness and charm. This is terroir-driven Rioja at its finest, offering exceptional quality from a benchmark estate. Vineyard & Production Sourced from old Garnacha vines on Contino's 62-hectare single estate in Rioja Alavesa, planted on poor, stony soils with excellent drainage. The cool influence of the nearby River Ebro moderates temperatures, allowing slow, even ripening. Grapes are hand-picked and sorted carefully before gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. Extraction is kept delicate to highlight finesse over power. The wine is then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, allowing subtle spice and structure to integrate with the vibrant fruit. Tasting Notes Bright ruby colour with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, and hints of rose petal. The palate is silky and fresh, offering juicy red fruit, subtle spice, a touch of herbal lift, and fine, polished tannins. A thread of minerality runs through the wine, leading to a long, graceful finish with lingering notes of red berries and gentle warmth. Perfect Pairings A superb partner for grilled lamb, roast poultry, charcuterie, tapas, mushroom dishes, lightly spiced Mediterranean cui
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