The Château Clarke estate is in the southern part of the Médoc within the Listrac-Médoc appellation. Its inland location is far from the Gironde estuary in the middle of the limestone plateau. The property has a private, protected setting.

A distinctive feature of the estate's clay-limestone soil is its remarkable drought resistance. The nearness of the Atlantic Ocean gives it a cool freshness that is echoed in the wine's bright bouquet. The terroir is very well suited to growing merlot grapes in a region where cabernet sauvignon is traditionally king. Thus Château Clarke is typical of the Médoc, but in an entirely original way.

The wine is a beautiful intense crimson colour, with a purple rim. The nose initially presents aromas of fresh fruits (blackcurrant, plum, cherry), associated to a slight empyreumatic note that is kind of woody and well-integrated (cedar, vanilla, cacao). There are also hints of spice (clove). The attack, full and round, is followed by a strong palate with dense tannins. The tight tannic structure and natural acidity impart an interesting vivacity and freshness to this wine, leading to a good aftertaste with fruit.