La Clotte, St Emilion Grand Cru
    La Clotte

    La Clotte, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2020

    93/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    94/100
    The Wine Independent
    96/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £325.93

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    Critic Reviews

    96/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2020 La Clotte has a sophisticated bouquet with blackberry, violet, crushed stone and just a hint of truffle oil. It is very delineated, and the oak is beautifully integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and caressing in the mouth. Maybe it misses some grip, yet there is weight and presence, with a long, poised and understated finish. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
    drinking window 2027 - 2050
    date of review 11/2024
    94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    Composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 La Clotte is deep garnet-purple in color. Very closed to begin, it offers glimpses of cedar, redcurrant preserves, and stewed plums, giving way to fragrant notes of violets, aniseed, and Sichuan pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock full of black fruit with red berry accents and firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and spicy.
    drinking window 2025 - 2047
    date of review 03/2023
    93/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    This was pretty austere during En Primeur and is now beginning to put on weight, showing sleek raspberry and redcurrant fruit, studded with fennel, marzipan and orange rind with a mouthwatering finish. Clear limestone influence, just love watching what is happening at this property since the 2015 arrival of the Vauthiers. 100% new oak. An excellent, La Clotte, look out for it.
    drinking window 2028 - 2046
    date of review 02/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    Producer:
    La Clotte
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    abv:
    13%

    allergen information

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