Bordeaux Clairet (France)
Bordeaux Clairet is a Rosé wine so deep in color that it looks like a light red wine.
Bordeaux Clairet Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Black Currant |
 Rose |
 Peon |
Intense Strawberry and Black Currant flavors are typical for Bordeaux Clairet.
Floral notes (Rose and Peony).
Bordeaux Clairet Profile
Bordeaux Clairet tend to be dry with a good body:
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l | ||
| BODY: | Medium | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus | ||
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Bordeaux Clairet Food Pairing
Bordeaux Clairet has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing. It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.
 Pizza |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Seafood |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Tapenade. Bruschetta. Olive Oil.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Roasted Fish. Seafood. Paella. Fishcakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages.
Roasted Chicken. Turkey. Ham. Lamb. Veal.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine
Mediterranean. Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex. Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheeses
Goat. Sheep.
Medium Aged Cow Cheese.
French Specialities
Salad Niçoise.
Salad from Nice, with Tomatoes, Eggs, Olives, Tuna, and Olive Oil.
Quiche Lorraine.
Tart filled with Cheese, Meat, Bacon, and Vegetables.
Bouillabaisse.
Provençal fish stew with Fish, Herbs, and Spices.
Ratatouille.
Provençal stewed Vegetables.
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.