Château La Clotte 2014

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Description

France / Bordeaux / Saint-Èmilion

The vineyard of the extensive Château La Clotte estate is among the oldest in Saint-Émilion; Clotte means "small cave." In 1931, the talented winemaker Georges Chailleau inherited the Château and transformed it into one of the most prestigious estates in Saint-Émilion. Since 2014, it has been owned by the Vauthier family, who also own Château Ausone. They have breathed new life into the winery and significantly improved the quality of its wines. Château La Clotte is still an insider tip among Saint Émilion wines. Many bottles can be found in the wine cellars of fellow winemakers in Saint-Émilion. This is completely understandable given its price-performance ratio and the opulent, mineral-driven style of the wine. The 2014 vintage is the first under the cellar management of winemaker Pauline Vauthier.

Wine profile: Château La Clotte 2014

Expansion: 15 months in 50% new barriques

Grape variety (filter): 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

Maturity: 2021 – 2035

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 13% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Château La Clotte, Bergat, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France

Further information

Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    92/100
  • James Suckling
    91/100

In Portrait:

Château La Clotte

The traditional Château La Clotte in Saint-Émilion stands for characterful Bordeaux red wine with fine structure and depth. For generations, the La Clotte estate has combined artisanal precision with the unique terroir of the Right Bank of the Gironde. On limestone soils, Grand Cru wines are produced that unite finesse and ageing potential – an authentic expression of French winemaking from the heart of France.

Bordeaux

Origin in Focus

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.