2023 Chateau La Clotte (Alain Vauthier)
This is showing the limestone magic of 2023. Medium-bodied and very polished with a tight, linear structure, but purity of fruit and wonderful length. Silky texture. So bright. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-22-2024
Crafted from vines planted in one of the best terroirs of Saint-Émilion, the 2023 La Clotte, a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, reveals aromas of almonds, cherries, dark wild berries and raw cocoa, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and tense palate with youthfully structured tannins and a fleshy core of fruit with bright acids that segues into a long, penetrating and saline finish. ~ (94) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
The reworking of La Clotte under the Vauthier family continues to impress, and this is one to look out for. The terroir was always there, and the precise vineyard work is now fully accentuating the iris and lily floral aromatics, the arresting slate and pumice stone texture, where autumnal fruits are sweet and ripe, cassis pastille and raspberry puree, but they take second place to the fennel, annis, cold ash, rhubarb, lavender. One of my wines to watch in this vintage, demands attention. ~ (96) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-19-2024
Ripe and creamy with succulent, red-berry fruit and plenty of persistence and drive. Finely honed tannins and freshness on the finish. Wholesome and balanced. ~ (16.5) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-24-2024
Crafted from vines planted in one of the best terroirs of Saint-Émilion, the 2023 La Clotte, a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, reveals aromas of almonds, cherries, dark wild berries and raw cocoa, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and tense palate with youthfully structured tannins and a fleshy core of fruit with bright acids that segues into a long, penetrating and saline finish. ~ (94) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
The reworking of La Clotte under the Vauthier family continues to impress, and this is one to look out for. The terroir was always there, and the precise vineyard work is now fully accentuating the iris and lily floral aromatics, the arresting slate and pumice stone texture, where autumnal fruits are sweet and ripe, cassis pastille and raspberry puree, but they take second place to the fennel, annis, cold ash, rhubarb, lavender. One of my wines to watch in this vintage, demands attention. ~ (96) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-19-2024
Ripe and creamy with succulent, red-berry fruit and plenty of persistence and drive. Finely honed tannins and freshness on the finish. Wholesome and balanced. ~ (16.5) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-24-2024
SKU: SK3554613-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau La Clotte
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau La Clotte
FORMAT : 750ml