what is claret
Noun [edit]. claret â(countable and uncountable, plural clarets). ( 1 chiefly Britain) A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere. 2  A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine.oun [edit]. claret â(countable and uncountable, plural clarets). ( 1 chiefly Britain) A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere. 2  A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine.