La Clotte, St Emilion Grand Cru
La Clotte

La Clotte, St Emilion Grand Cru


Destination

vintage


portfolio

Portfolio
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2018
6x75cl
DP
£355.22

2020
6x75cl
DP
£321.62

En primeur

En Primeur
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2022
6x75cl
EP
£375.00


La Clotte, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2018

2018

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

La Clotte, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2018

La Clotte comprises four hectares of vineyards spread over the south facing limestone hillside at the south east of the village. Produced from 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, this possesses much more muscle and depth than the Moulin St Georges. It's a big step up with more freshness and length. A fragrant and quite exuberant bouquet of kirsch, flowers, black cherry and minerals. The palate is awash with notes of cherry and dark chocolate, then finishes with graphite, griotte and salted berries on the detailed tannins. Seductive, fresh and engaging.

Maturity:
Keep
ABV:
14%
94/100
Neal Martin, Vinous

The 2018 La Clotte has a vibrant, expressive bouquet, a mixture of black and red fruit, violets, incense and background marine scents that are all beautifully delineated and gain intensity with aeration (this bottle was monitored over 2–3 hours). The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins and a fine bead of acidity, paradoxically exerting weight but feeling nimble and pliant. There is some new oak to be assimilated toward the finish, so give this La Clotte 4–5 years to fully meld together, because it will be worth the wait.
Date Reviewed:
03/2021

specifications

country:
France

region:
Bordeaux

Appellation:

Producer:
La Clotte

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Allergen Information:
This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.