2001 La Clotte
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The dark ruby-colored 2001 displays abundant quantities of sweet, herbaceous-tinged, earthy, spicy, black cherry fruit. Medium-bodied with good texture, this attractive effort is best consumed over the next 5- 8 years. This appears to be an up and coming property now that Stephane Derenoncourt has been brought in as a consultant. I have always liked this approachable, plush, character-filled St.-Emilion. The 10-acre vineyard (one of the few terraced vineyards in St.-Emilion) is planted with 80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, all at least 40 years of age.
The dark ruby-colored 2001 displays abundant quantities of sweet, herbaceous-tinged, earthy, spicy, black cherry fruit. Medium-bodied with good texture, this attractive effort is best consumed over the next 5- 8 years. This appears to be an up and coming property now that Stephane Derenoncourt has been brought in as a consultant. I have always liked this approachable, plush, character-filled St.-Emilion. The 10-acre vineyard (one of the few terraced vineyards in St.-Emilion) is planted with 80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, all at least 40 years of age. Jun 2004, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
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.