Chateau La Clotte Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Grape

80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

The 2018 Château La Clotte, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, is a full-bodied red wine with a deep purple-black color. It exhibits a vibrant, expressive bouquet with notes of black and red fruits, violets, incense, and a touch of marine scents. The palate is characterized by a solid frame of fine-grained tannins and a good balance of acidity, resulting in a long, pure finish

Expert Rating

Decanter 94/100

J. Suckling 92/100

Vinous 95/100

More About The Winery

Tucked away on the limestone heights of Saint-Émilion, Château La Clotte is a confidential estate producing wines of remarkable precision and character. Small in scale yet ambitious in philosophy, it reflects the modern evolution of Right Bank Bordeaux.

The vineyard is planted on limestone-rich soils, a defining feature of Saint-Émilion’s finest terroirs. This geological foundation brings freshness, minerality, and structural tension, allowing the wines to retain balance even in warmer vintages.

The blend is typically centred on Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc, which adds lift, aromatic complexity, and finesse. The result is a wine that combines depth and elegance, rather than relying on sheer power.

In the glass, Château La Clotte expresses ripe plum, black cherry, violet, and subtle spice, with a finely textured palate and polished tannins. The influence of limestone is evident in the wine’s precision and freshness, giving it both immediate appeal and ageing potential.

Produced in limited quantities, Château La Clotte embodies a new generation of Saint-Émilion: confidential, terroir-driven, and meticulously crafted, offering a refined and contemporary interpretation of the appellation.