This old style of wine ‘Clairet’ comes from the word clair in French meaning clear. In the olden’ days, don’t ask me when, Brits used to love this drink. It’s made using the usual Bordeaux grape varieties, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
It’s lovely dark rosé colour is because the skins stay in contact with the juice for up to 72 hours, longer than a standard rosé but nowhere near as long as a red.
And before anyone asks, it’s dry not sweet – but fruity in flavour. It has more depth and grip than a pale Provençal rosé, without tipping into full red territory.
Ideally serve it at 10-12c. If you’re the kind of cook that obsesses over the temperature of things (my husbands side of the family) then dig out that thermometer and stick it in to find out.
Thanks to @thewinesociety1874 for sharing this bottle
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