When was the final time you walked right into a film theatre, grabbed popcorn, and settled within the chairs to look at a film on the massive display screen? What number of Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Hulu films or collection have you ever watched (and binged) recently? All through the late fall and winter months, it appeared that I at all times had two or three streams of leisure in my queue. Every of my decisions, a lot of which had been award winners, paired properly with a glass of wine in hand, after all. Properly acquired flicks with great wines? Appears like a somewhat good night, doesn’t it?
Within the spirit of celebrating top-ranking films, Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon returned because the Official Wine Accomplice of the Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum of Movement Photos for 2025. The family-owned wine firm poured purple and white wines for the glitterati on the 97th Oscars in March. The wines had been additionally sipped and savored by company on the Governors Ball held after the Oscars ceremony and through the Official Oscars Watch Get together.
Clarendelle on the Governor’s Ball – Photograph Credit score: Clarendelle
It’s no secret that Prince Robert of Luxembourg, President and CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon, has a background of oenology and screenwriting. Not solely has he managed his household’s wine estates, however he has blended “the world of effective wine and movie with this partnership.” And spoiler alert: numerous wines from the Estates have been seen in crowd-favorite reveals equivalent to Emily in Paris, The Crown, and Succession.
Domaine Clarence Dillon was based in 1935 and is a household owned group recognized for its prestigious holdings that embrace Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Quintus. With Prince Robert on the helm, the Domaine “has earned a worldwide repute for excellence in winemaking, becoming a member of Primum Familiae Vini, a global affiliation of among the world’s best wine producing households.”
“Earlier than becoming a member of the household enterprise, I started my profession as a screenwriter, so to have the chance to associate with the Oscars for the third consecutive yr is really an honor,” mentioned President and CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon, Prince Robert of Luxembourg. “This collaboration is a pure extension of my household’s longstanding dedication and deep connection to movie and the humanities.”
Prince Robert de Luxembourg and his daughter Charlotte de Nassau – Photograph Credit score: Clarendelle
Two wines launched on the occasions had been La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2021, a white Bordeaux wine of which solely 1000 circumstances had been produced, and Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015, a superb purple wine exuding energy, freshness and quantity. However now it was my flip to rejoice wine and movie with two Clarendelle wines (despatched as samples) poured on the occasions. A surprising, Oscar worthy reward field replete with the wines, napkins, mini Oscars bottle stopper, confetti, and a logo-engraved wine key was gifted. I could not have attended the ceremony, however this swag was a beautiful comfort prize!
Each Clarendelle Bordeaux White 2023 and Clarendelle Bordeaux Crimson 2017 had been returning favorites to the Oscars occasions and I might style why. With an extremely meals pleasant palate profile and joie de vivre in each sip, I wouldn’t be shocked in the event that they had been repeat performers for years to come back. Why?
Clarendelle Bordeaux White 2023 ($20) is a fancy mix of 49% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Semillon, and 14% Muscadelle. On the nostril I discovered aromas of white florals, stone fruit, lemon and lime zest, freshly reduce grass, and refreshing minerality. On the intense palate, flavors of tropical fruit, peaches, pears, lemon spritz, and grapefruit had been punctuated with snappy acidity and a lingering end. Move the appetizers and pour the wine!
A conventional mix, Clarendelle Bordeaux Crimson 2017 ($21) was from an impressive classic yr. Of 74% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc, engaging aromas included white pepper, spice, wealthy raspberries, cherries, pomegranates and a touch of minerality. Freshness prevailed on the mouthwatering palate with its lush notes of cedar, rustic purple fruits, bramble, earth, darkish plums and black cherries. Delicate tannins and average acidity offered the framework for this well-priced wine that supplied an ever-so-satisfying end.
It appears that evidently I’ll be watching extra award profitable movies this week with a number of pours of Clarendelle within the glass. How about you?
Cheers! ~ Cindy
