At the beginning of 2005, seventy years after the acquisition of Chateau Haut-Brion by Clarence Dillon, his great grandson Prince Robert of Luxembourg has announced the creation of a new entity, Clarence Dillon Wines.

Clarence Dillon Wines is a Bordeaux negociant business, whose main purpose is the creation and sale of a new Premium Bordeaux Wine by the name of "Clarendelle".

Domaine Clarence Dillon SA, a French company owned by the Dillon family, also owner of what is arguably France's oldest "luxury brand", Chateau Haut-Brion, will thus be launching a new wine which will share this illustrious heritage and unique philosophy.

"Clarendelle" will seek its inspiration in the quality of the Domaine Clarence Dillon family of wines which also include Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion as well as the two most renowned names in Bordeaux white wine: Château Laville Haut-Brion and Château Haut-Brion Blanc.

This should prove an auspicious foundation for the "Clarendelle" wines, which will consist of an elegant blend of Bordeaux's finest traditional grape varietals Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for the red and Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc for the white. This new range of wines will be officially introduced to the market in June 2005.

Clarendelle's name is inspired by that of Clarence Dillon. A great grandfather from whom Prince Robert learned the true meaning of perfection. A promising heritage for a new beginning!