Clos Saint Martin 2020

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Description

France / Bordeaux / Saint-Émilion

Founded in 1850, this small 1.3-hectare boutique winery is located on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion and borders directly on Château Canon. Named after the neighboring church of Saint-Martin, Clos St. Martin is owned by Sophie Fourcade, whose family has been producing wine in Saint-Émilion since the 17th century. The average 35-year-old vines grow on clay and limestone soils, which are typical for the appellation's limestone plateau and give Saint-Émilion wines their unique character. Sustainable management plays an important role for winemaker Sophie Fourcade; the grapes are handled as gently as possible and meticulously selected. As a result, production quantities are very small and the fantastic wine is difficult to obtain.

Wine profile: Clos Saint Martin 2020

Expansion: 20 months in new oak barrels

Grape variety (filter): 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturity: 2025 – 2040

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 15% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Clos Saint-Martin, BP 20017, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France

Further information

Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    90/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    98/100
  • James Suckling
    94/100
Bordeaux Region

In Portrait:

Château Clos Saint Martin

Château Clos Saint Martin is one of the smallest Grand Cru Classé estates in Saint-Émilion and enjoys a privileged position on the famous limestone plateau above the town. The deeply weathered, limestone-rich soils give the wines tension, freshness and a striking, almost saline minerality. Merlot dominates the cuvée, bringing dense, ripe fruit, gentle fullness and silky tannins, supported by smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that add structure, spice and extra depth. Stylistically, the wines stand for concentrated elegance rather than excessive power: dark berries, floral notes, fine herbal spice and precise acidity define the profile. Through meticulous manual work in the vineyard and careful vinification, the estate produces distinctive, long-lived Saint-Émilion wines with a clear terroir signature.

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.