Tannic Teeth » Clairault http://tannicteeth.com Perceptions through awareness Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:30:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 http://tannicteeth.com/2008/07/clairault-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-2007/ http://tannicteeth.com/2008/07/clairault-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-2007/#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:33:10 +0000 jason http://tannicteeth.com/?p=221 Clairault can be said to be wear the stripes it’s earned during the harsh and formative years of Margaret River some 30 odd years ago. Truly one of the regions veterans, Clairault produces wines of distinctive style, reflecting that of Bordeaux;in many ways climate and topography is very similar, Margaret River receiving slightly more sun. 2007 was an outstanding year for Margs but then again this place seems to be unusually blessed with freakishly good weather taking into account climate change/ cycling.

Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 [Margaret River] Western Australia 13%

‘Gleaming from the glass in bright pale straw, this wine carries the traditional SSB blend from Margaret River. Gauva, Passion Fruit, Grassy characters are so palpable and reminiscent of the real deal. The palate unveils the same bountiful tropical array, but also shows restraint when needed, supplely pulling the entire show back into line with a mineral lime acidic zing. The length is not overtly long, nor is it disappointingly short, it sits comfortably with poise given the bestowed fruit characters.’

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