La Clotte - Saint Emilion 2015
Intro: The 2015 vintage is described as a real step up for the estate under its new ownership. One source notes: “Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon; full bodied and decadently fruited with a firm backbone of very ripe, beautifully velvety tannins”. The word “Clotte” in the name comes from the Gascon term for a small grotto or cave, referencing the estate’s limestone cellars and hillside terrain.
Region: Bordeaux || Winery: Chateau La Clotte
Grapes: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: Aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels, with 85% new oak cited for the 2015 vintage
ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 30–60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-17°C
Pairing: Roast lamb or beef with herb crust or red wine jus; venison, game birds (pheasant, duck) with mushroom/truffle accents
Tasting Notes: The 2015 Saint Émilion La Clotte Medium deep garnet. Aromas of red and black currants, mulberries, spice, black soil, and violets. Medium to full bodied with a generous Merlot core, vibrant structure, velvety tannins, and firm backbone. Elegant yet powerful, long and lifted with fine minerality and ageing potential
