Bridging the world of wine and film with exclusive Bordeaux wines poured at all 97th Oscars® events
Clarendelle and the family company Domaine Clarence Dillon returned as the official wine partner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. For the third consecutive year, the prestigious family-owned wine company exclusively poured exceptional red and white wines at the 97th Oscars® ceremony. This partnership brought together the world of fine wine and film, elevating the Oscars experience for Hollywood’s biggest stars.
In addition to delighting guests at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon wines were served at the iconic Governors Ball after the Oscars® ceremony and the Official Oscars® Watch Party at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. This year, Governors Ball attendees enjoyed a glass of their elegant and contemporary wines while winners had their Oscar® statuettes engraved.
The wines were perfectly complemented with a legendary gastronomic menu crafted by Wolfgang Puck Catering, featuring exquisite pairings such as Clarendelle Bordeaux White 2023 with Smoked Salmon Oscar Matzah and Pea Agnolotti Pasta with Pea Tendril, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015 with Miyazaki Farms Wagyu with Wasabi Potato Puree and Truffle Ponzu and Wild Mushroom Bolognese with House Casarecce Pasta, and Clarendelle Amberwine 2021 with Hand-Pulled Apple Strudel — elevating this night of cinematic excellence with an unforgettable symphony of fine wine and cuisine.
“Before joining the family business, I began my career as a screenwriter, so to have the opportunity to partner with the Oscars for the third consecutive year was truly an honor,” said President and CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon, Prince Robert of Luxembourg. “This collaboration is a natural extension of my family’s longstanding commitment and deep connection to film and the arts.”
Domaine Clarence Dillon introduced two new wines for the star-studded events:
- La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2021: A sought-after white wine of rare delicacy with only 1,000 cases produced annually, La Clarté brings together the qualities of a fine white Bordeaux wine with fresh citrus and white flower aromas, followed by a crisp and refreshing finish of lemony brightness.
- Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015: Château Haut-Brion became the first Bordeaux vineyard to be named after its terroir, making the estate the first luxury brand in the world. The exquisite red Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015 is similar in style and elegance to its elder and encompasses all unique attributes of a fine wine with an attractive profile – smooth yet powerful, tasty and full-bodied, with notes of ripe fruit leaving an impression of freshness and volume, without heaviness.
Among the returning wine favorites were:
- Clarendelle Bordeaux White 2023: A refined and elegant wine, offering bright citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, balanced by the smooth sweetness of pear and lychee.
- Clarendelle Bordeaux Red 2016: A wine with fruity aromas of red fruit and blackcurrant alongside floral overtones balanced by great tannic power and delicious velvety texture.
- Clarendelle Amberwine 2021: A complex, well-concentrated and modern sweet wine distinguished by its freshness and harmonious balance of floral fruit and acidity with a smooth finish.
Founded in 1935, Domaine Clarence Dillon is a family-owned group renowned for its prestigious Bordeaux estates, which began with the purchase of Château Haut-Brion, and later expanded its portfolio to include Château La Mission Haut-Brion and Château Quintus. Under the leadership of Prince Robert of Luxembourg, the company has earned a global reputation for excellence in winemaking, joining Primum Familiae Vini, an international association of some of the world’s finest wine producing families. Domaine Clarence Dillon has long been a supporter of the arts, with Prince Robert’s background and screenwriting playing an essential role in merging the worlds of wine and cinema by bringing Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon to the biggest night in Hollywood. Beyond the Oscars, various wines have been featured in the popular shows Emily in Paris, The Crown, and Succession.
Prince Robert of Luxembourg represents the fourth generation in the Domaine Clarence Dillon family. In 2005, Prince Robert created Clarendelle, the first “super-premium” Bordeaux wine brand and since 2008, he has served as CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon. Under Prince Robert’s leadership, Domaine Clarence Dillon became one of the four founding members of La Cité du Vin, the world’s first comprehensive cultural center celebrating the art of wine, and one of the most visited cultural institutions in France. In 2015, the company opened a Paris restaurant, Le Clarence, proclaimed one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World with two Michelin stars, and launched La Cave du Château, a premium wine boutique with an exceptional collection of wines. Just last year, Klara was introduced, a new organic Clarence Dillon family of southern French wines.
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