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2016 La Clotte

More from La ClotteSaint-EmilionFranceAverage score 94/100
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Tasting notes
Score 94-96/100 · Neal Martin, May 2017

The 2016 La Clotte is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc this year, picked on 12 October for the Merlot and 17 October for both Cabernets. Matured in 85% new oak, it has a fragrant bouquet with plenty of redcurrant, wild strawberry and rose petal notes, real gusto here but also elegance. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a beautiful line of acidity, great substance and fine mineralité on the finish. La Clotte was in a poor state in terms of old and missing vines when the Vauthiers took over the property in 2014, but it is rapidly becoming one of their standout wines alongside Ausone. Superb.

Critic scores

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94/100

Average Score

94
94-93/100

James Suckling

94
93-95/100

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94 - 93 points
James Suckling
Score 94-93/100 · James Suckling

This is a beautiful red with a deep and beautiful palate that shows wonderful finesse and purity of fruit. Blueberry and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium to full. The tannins are so fine. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

93 - 95 points
Wine Enthusiast
Score 93-95/100 · Wine Enthusiast

This is La Clotte's third vintage under the control of Château Ausone. The wine has both the structure and acidity of the year. It is ripe, but at the same time really fresh. This could have some serious aging potential. Apr 2017, Roger Voss, www.wineenthusiast.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Rich purple fruit notes. Very ripe. Sweet and rich. Could beguile and is very polished. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2024-2038

About the producer

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La Clotte

Ch. la Clotte is one of the Vauthier estates – along with Ch. Ausone. Classified as a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, the estate comprises four hectares of 50-year-old vines on terraced vineyards on the famous limestone plateau.

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Country / Region
Saint-Emilion
Right Bank
Bordeaux
France
Producer

La Clotte

Category

Wine

Product Type

Still wine

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