St. Emilion - 2016 - Ch-teau La Clotte
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2018 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2018 on 01.09.2021 with 16 of 20 points.
"Reintönig in der Nase, fruchtig, Kirsche; frischer Ansatz, von mittlerer Statur, geradlinig, feinkörniges Tannin, von guter Länge, mit der nötigen Frische und Rasse; stilvoll, von gepflegter Art."
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"This estate is continuing its rise under the tutelage of the Vauthier family of Ch-teau Ausone. With firm tannins, dark black fruits, smoky flavors and touches of spice, the wine will need time. Drink from 2026. Roger Voss"
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2020 with 16 of 20 points.
"Von sattem Bau, saftig, frischer Ausklang von roten Beeren; durch und durch gelungen."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
"This wine is dense, but with the intense fruit that is a sign of the vintage. It offers crispness as well as depth, with attractive acidity and medium-term aging potential. Drink this wine from 2022. Roger Voss"
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2019 with 16 of 20 points.
"Cassisblüte, sehr floral, dann ein Hauch Zitronenbonbon: sehr ausgewogen im Mund, erfrischend und bekömmlich."
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feines dunkles Beerenkonfit, schwarze Herzkirschen, mineralisch, ein Hauch von Edelholz. Saftig, elegant, reife Kirschen, seidige Tannine, gute Frische, mineralisch und anhaftend, sicheres Reifepotenzial."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2016 on 01.05.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
"This is a rich wine with bold tannins from a small property purchased in 2014 by the Vauthier family of Ch-teau Ausone. With its structure and density, the tannins show richly and the wine will develop with balance and style. Drink from 2023. Roger Voss"
yr. 2018 Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch:
91 of 100 Points.
"Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2018 on 01.04.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
"Kräftiges Rubin, strahlender Glanz. In der Nase dunkelfruchtig, tief, feine Röstnoten, Weihnachtsgewürze. Der Gaumen beginnt mit reifer, satter Frucht, einiges an Fleisch am Knochen, sehr kräftiger Körper, die Tannine sind von sehr guter Qualität, markieren aktuell aber noch deutlich, im Abgang ungemein saftig und mit guter Länge, endet auf einen Mix aus Brombeeren und Heidelbeeren. Muss sich noch finden. 2028-2042+ (Verkostet auf Ch-teau Ausone, am 4.4.2019)"
yr. 2015 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2018 with 16 of 20 points.
"Erster Jahrgang der Vauthier auf Ch-teau la Clotte: Der Wein besitzt Tiefe und Fülle, aromatisches Potenzial und immense Länge. Hervorragender Auftakt."
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2017 on 01.05.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, feines Cassis, schwarzes Beerenkonfit, angenehmer Nougat und Edelholztouch. Saftig, rote Kirschen, elegant, feine Tannine, zat schokoladig, frisch strukturiert, ausgewogen, ein angenehmer Speisenbegleiter."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
"This marks the first full vintage of this wine with the same winemaking team as Ch-teau Ausone. It shows great promise with supple black fruits, ripe tannins and intense acidity. The wine will age well with its firm structure as well as great acidity and crispness at the end. Drink from 2025."
yr. 2014 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2014 on 01.06.2017 with 15 of 20 points.
"Gewisse Herbe und leichte Bitterkeit, ansonsten viel Frische und fruchtige Textur."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2016 on 01.05.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, fester Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, süßes schwarzes Waldbeerkonfit, reife Kirschen, zarte Edelholzwürze, mineralischer Touch. Saftig, elegant, feine Fruchtsüße, seidige Tannine, schokoladig und anhaltend, sehr harmonisch, mineralischer Touch im Abgang, zartes Cassis im Rückgeschmack. Peter Moser"
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 89 of 100 points.
"This is the first vintage of this property under the ownership of Ch-teau Ausone. The wine has a solid structure and firm tannins that offer rich fruit. It is balanced, full of tannins and with fine acidity as well as bold red fruits. Drink from 2023."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2015 on 01.05.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, zart nach dunkler Schokolade, reife Pflaumenfrucht, dunkle Mineralität, schwarze Kirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Straff, frisch strukturiert, feine Brombeerfrucht, reife, gut eingebundene Tannine, salzig-zitronig, bleibt sehr gut haften, sicheres Reifepotenzial."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2010 on 01.02.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung, verhaltenes Bukett, zartes rotbeeriges Konfit, dezente Kräuterwürze. Mittlerer Körper, zart floral unterlegte Kirschenfrucht, präsente Tannine, zart würzig im Abgang, bietet unkompliziertes Trinkvergnügen."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2015 with 88 of 100 points.
"This property was recent purchase by Ch-teau Ausone, but the 2012 was made by the previous owners. It has some rusticity and an earthy character that gives dryness as much as fruit. It should open out, but the wine will always be dry. Watch this estate for the future as the new winemaking team makes its mark."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2011 on 01.08.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, zart rauchig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte Nuancen, rotes Waldbeerkonfit, frische Frucht. Elegant, rund und harmonisch, gut integrierte Tannine, zarter schokoladiger Touch im Abgang, ein vielseitig einsetzbarer Speisenbegleiter."
yr. 2010 Vinum Wine Magazine:
14 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2010 on 01.02.2013 with 14 of 20 points.
"Toastnase, geschmeidiger, fruchtiger, ausgewogener Wein, der rasch Freude machen wird."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2008 on 01.07.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
"91-93 Barrel sample. A wine that hands well together, the spicy wood in balance with the sweet fruit. The acidity is a late extra to this wine, but the tannins give the right promise of aging."
yr. 2010 Gilbert & Gaillard:
89 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2010 on 01.04.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
"Intense crimson. Concentrated, focused nose mingling black fruit and plummy notes. Extracted palate showing more of the plumminess. Although the attack is melted, the mid-palate and finish are firmer with vegetal aromatics. Muted."
yr. 2007 Gilbert & Gaillard:
90 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2007 on 01.10.2009 with 90 of 100 points.
"Deep colour with beautiful brilliance. Pleasant, delicate nose of red and black fruit underscored by a delicate toasted touch. Full mouthfeel, balanced concentration, delicate, well-integrated substance. The woody aromas need time to melt. Nice potential."
yr. 2006 Gilbert & Gaillard:
91 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Chateau La Clotte" from the vintage 2006 on 01.10.2008 with 91 of 100 points.
"Intense colour with garnet hues. Deep nose displaying ripe red fruit and pleasant notes of toast. A structured palate, with a smooth texture giving a feeling of balance and harmony. A well-made 2006, with good potential."
