La Clotte St Emilion Gcc 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Clotte
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, Right Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95/100; Neal Martin 94/100; Wine Advocate 93/100; Jancis Robinson 17/20; Decanter 93/100; Bettane & Desseauve 93-94/100

Tasting Note
Concentrated Saint-Émilion: black cherry, cassis and plum with violet, spice, toasted oak and tobacco. Silky texture, mineral lift and firm, building tannins leading to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef fillet, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised short ribs, Chinese red-braised pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in concrete/stainless tanks; aged 16–18 months in French oak (approx. 50% new); estate in conversion to organic since 2020.

Vineyard Info
Small 4-hectare Grand Cru Classé near Saint-Émilion, owned by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone) since 2014; troglodyte cellar; limited production (~15,000 bottles).