The 2016 Chateau la Clare is a blend of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. It comes replete with a fresh and vibrant bouquet with scents of black cherry, wild strawberry and violets that are focused and delineated. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry with a slightly honeyed texture. The acidity is well judged and it feels quite sweet and confit-like on the finish yet refrains from being overdone. Give this 2-3 years in bottle just to calm down and address its infant feistiness because there is very good potential here.