Chateau La Clotte 2019
Introduction
Château La Clotte 2019 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France. The estate's history dates back to at least the 16th century, and it was acquired in 2014 by the Vauthier family, owners of the neighboring legendary Château Ausone. The winemaking philosophy is overseen by Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline, focusing on 'haute couture' production from a tiny 4-hectare vineyard situated on a prime limestone plateau.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a powerful and expressive sensory profile with radiant black fruit aromas matched by scents of spring flowers, red berries, and wilted rose petals. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is ripe and beautifully poised, offering pure flavours of black and blue fruit interspersed with cedar, spice, and mahogany. The structure is defined by pliant, velvety tannins and a lively freshness that leads into an elegant, refined finish with great purity. The varietal composition is a Merlot-dominant blend, typically consisting of around 85% Merlot complemented by Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has an ABV of 13.5% or 14% depending on the bottling, and while the estate practices sustainable winegrowing, it is not certified organic.
Food Pairing
The plush fruit and soft tannins of this Saint-Émilion make it an excellent companion for roasted red meats such as prime rib of beef, leg of lamb with thyme, or roast venison. It also pairs traditionally with Right Bank specialities like mushroom and truffle risotto, duck breast, or pork tenderloin. For a cheese course, semi-soft or aged varieties such as Comté, Brie, or Camembert are recommended.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Saint-Émilion is regarded as potentially the most terroir-expressive year Bordeaux has ever crafted, defined by a signature 'energy' and freshness. The growing season began with an early budbreak and survived a scorching, dry July thanks to critical rainfall late in the month. These conditions allowed the Merlot and Cabernet grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness, resulting in wines with exceptional fruit purity and concentration.
Introduction
Château La Clotte 2019 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France. The estate's history dates back to at least the 16th century, and it was acquired in 2014 by the Vauthier family, owners of the neighboring legendary Château Ausone. The winemaking philosophy is overseen by Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline, focusing on 'haute couture' production from a tiny 4-hectare vineyard situated on a prime limestone plateau.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a powerful and expressive sensory profile with radiant black fruit aromas matched by scents of spring flowers, red berries, and wilted rose petals. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is ripe and beautifully poised, offering pure flavours of black and blue fruit interspersed with cedar, spice, and mahogany. The structure is defined by pliant, velvety tannins and a lively freshness that leads into an elegant, refined finish with great purity. The varietal composition is a Merlot-dominant blend, typically consisting of around 85% Merlot complemented by Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has an ABV of 13.5% or 14% depending on the bottling, and while the estate practices sustainable winegrowing, it is not certified organic.
Food Pairing
The plush fruit and soft tannins of this Saint-Émilion make it an excellent companion for roasted red meats such as prime rib of beef, leg of lamb with thyme, or roast venison. It also pairs traditionally with Right Bank specialities like mushroom and truffle risotto, duck breast, or pork tenderloin. For a cheese course, semi-soft or aged varieties such as Comté, Brie, or Camembert are recommended.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Saint-Émilion is regarded as potentially the most terroir-expressive year Bordeaux has ever crafted, defined by a signature 'energy' and freshness. The growing season began with an early budbreak and survived a scorching, dry July thanks to critical rainfall late in the month. These conditions allowed the Merlot and Cabernet grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness, resulting in wines with exceptional fruit purity and concentration.
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Introduction
Château La Clotte 2019 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France. The estate's history dates back to at least the 16th century, and it was acquired in 2014 by the Vauthier family, owners of the neighboring legendary Château Ausone. The winemaking philosophy is overseen by Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline, focusing on 'haute couture' production from a tiny 4-hectare vineyard situated on a prime limestone plateau.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a powerful and expressive sensory profile with radiant black fruit aromas matched by scents of spring flowers, red berries, and wilted rose petals. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is ripe and beautifully poised, offering pure flavours of black and blue fruit interspersed with cedar, spice, and mahogany. The structure is defined by pliant, velvety tannins and a lively freshness that leads into an elegant, refined finish with great purity. The varietal composition is a Merlot-dominant blend, typically consisting of around 85% Merlot complemented by Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has an ABV of 13.5% or 14% depending on the bottling, and while the estate practices sustainable winegrowing, it is not certified organic.
Food Pairing
The plush fruit and soft tannins of this Saint-Émilion make it an excellent companion for roasted red meats such as prime rib of beef, leg of lamb with thyme, or roast venison. It also pairs traditionally with Right Bank specialities like mushroom and truffle risotto, duck breast, or pork tenderloin. For a cheese course, semi-soft or aged varieties such as Comté, Brie, or Camembert are recommended.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Saint-Émilion is regarded as potentially the most terroir-expressive year Bordeaux has ever crafted, defined by a signature 'energy' and freshness. The growing season began with an early budbreak and survived a scorching, dry July thanks to critical rainfall late in the month. These conditions allowed the Merlot and Cabernet grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness, resulting in wines with exceptional fruit purity and concentration.
