2017 Château La Clotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
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| Type of Wine | Red |
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| Country | France |
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| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2036 |
Description
A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 La Clotte shows a medium to deep garnet purple color. The wine emerges powerfully with bold aromas of cassis, plum preserves and cherry liqueur, complemented by nuances of mocha, cardamom and tar, with a hint of anise seed. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers plenty of invigorating, energetic fruit with very well managed, luscious tannins and a lovely, long spicy finish.
Château La Clotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Location : Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
History and Background
Château La Clotte is a prestigious winery located in the famous Saint-Émilion wine region in Bordeaux. The winery has a long history dating back to the 19th century. Château La Clotte is known for its exceptional terroir and the production of high quality wines. In 2014, ownership was taken over by the Vauthier family, who also own the famous Château Ausone.
Vineyard and Terroir
- Vineyard Size : The vineyards of Château La Clotte cover approximately 4 hectares.
- Soil : The vineyards are located on limestone terraces with clay and limestone soils, which is ideal for growing Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
- Grape varieties : The vineyard is planted with mainly Merlot, supplemented with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Winemaking
- Harvest : The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure that only the best fruits are selected.
- Vinification : The winemaking takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This process ensures precise control over fermentation and preserves the purity of the fruit.
- Maturation : After fermentation, the wine matures for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new. This gives the wine complexity and structure.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Winery | Chateau La Clotte |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
Wijnhuis
With just 4 hectares, this property has a very long history that takes us back to the 16th century and the illustrious de Grailly family. La Clotte is also marked by its geography, that of a building leaning against the side of a cliff and concealing deep labyrinths. This feature gave it its name, La Clotte, meaning a small troglodyte habitat in Gascon patois. From the outside, this Château is distinguished by its neo-Gothic turret and its two lime trees, standing proudly in front of the house.
HAUTE-COUTURE WINE
Located behind the southern ramparts of the village of Saint-Émilion, this very old vineyard is formed of a patchwork of compact terraces resting on limestone plateaux and a clay-limestone slope. With a planting density of 6000 vines per hectare, the fifty-year-old vines enjoy southern exposure and are sheltered from the prevailing winds. Since it was bought in 2014, significant investment has been made in the cellar and vineyard. Based on plot selection, the wine of La Clotte is the result of manual harvesting, meticulous sorting of the harvest, gravity-flow grape reception, manual punching down and then submerged-cap maceration in stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation in oak is followed by around 18 months’ ageing in new barrels. The blend contains a large majority of Merlot, around 85%, complemented by Cabernet Franc.
Beyond the vintage effect, it is a rare wine due to the size of the vineyard and haute couture through its ability to combine elegant tannins with the voluptuous character that is so typical of Saint-Émilion. La Clotte produces wines with long ageing potential.