Château LA CLOTTE
Grand cru classé
- 2014
- Saint-Émilion
Exceptional terroir of 4 hectares on a south-facing slope (like Pavie) at the entrance to the village of Saint-Émilion. Taken over in 2014 by her family, Pauline Vauthier (Ausone) is committed to highlighting the deep, juicy flesh of her grapes, with a confounding naturalness and a splendid aromatic radiance. La Clotte has everything it takes to quickly become one of the most cult wines of the appellation.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2022-2033
From the same producer
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The terraces of Moulin Saint-Georges (7 ha) face those of Ausone (same owner). Thanks to the quality of its terroir and the refined style of its wines, Moulin Saint-Georges is a sure bet in the appellation.
As the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide points out, "the quality consistency has been impressive for more than two decades and the prices remain reasonable. The only regret is the quantities available...".Rated 91/100 by N. MARTIN « It's the kind of nose that wants to be loved. The palate is very pliant on the entry, with fine tannins that frame a sweet core of black fruit, tapering slightly towards the finish. Modest grip, more impressive in terms of salinity rather than substance, it's a sure-footed Moulin Saint-Georges. » (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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The terraces of Moulin Saint-Georges (7 ha) face those of Ausone (same owner). Thanks to the quality of its terroir and the refined style of its wines, Moulin Saint-Georges is a sure bet in the appellation.
As the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide points out, "the quality consistency has been impressive for more than two decades and the prices remain reasonable. The only regret is the quantities available...".2017 vintage rated 92/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin "Juteux à l’attaque, très savoureux, gras et même puissant pour le millésime, le vin s’achève long en conservant de la minutie dans le toucher. Ce millésime apporte une douceur supplémentaire qui convient bien à son type. C’est très bon". (Oct. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The terraces of Moulin Saint-Georges (7 ha) face those of Ausone (same owner). Thanks to the quality of its terroir and the refined style of its wines, Moulin Saint-Georges is a sure bet in the appellation.
As the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide points out, "the quality consistency has been impressive for more than two decades and the prices remain reasonable. The only regret is the quantities available...".More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2026
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The terraces of Moulin Saint-Georges (7 ha) face those of Ausone (same owner). Thanks to the quality of its terroir and the refined style of its wines, Moulin Saint-Georges is a sure bet in the appellation.
As the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide points out, "the quality consistency has been impressive for more than two decades and the prices remain reasonable. The only regret is the quantities available...".More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2024
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Exceptional terroir of 4 hectares on a south-facing slope (like Pavie) at the entrance to the village of Saint-Émilion. Taken over in 2014 by her family, Pauline Vauthier (Ausone) is committed to highlighting the deep, juicy flesh of her grapes, with a confounding naturalness and a splendid aromatic radiance. La Clotte has everything it takes to quickly become one of the most cult wines of the appellation.
Rated 94/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin «Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez intense, fin, subtil et noble.» (March 2022)
Rated 94/100 by la Revue du Vin de France : « Puissant, sphérique, ce 2019 palpite dans un fruit noir radieux assorti de parfums de fleurs de printemps. L'ensemble retranscrit l'élégante signature des sols. » (Septembre 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
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Exceptional terroir of 4 hectares on a south-facing slope (like Pavie) at the entrance to the village of Saint-Émilion. Taken over in 2014 by her family, Pauline Vauthier (Ausone) is committed to highlighting the deep, juicy flesh of her grapes, with a confounding naturalness and a splendid aromatic radiance. La Clotte has everything it takes to quickly become one of the most cult wines of the appellation.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
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Exceptional terroir of 4 hectares on a south-facing slope (like Pavie) at the entrance to the village of Saint-Émilion. Taken over in 2014 by her family, Pauline Vauthier (Ausone) is committed to highlighting the deep, juicy flesh of her grapes, with a confounding naturalness and a splendid aromatic radiance. La Clotte has everything it takes to quickly become one of the most cult wines of the appellation.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
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Second wine of Ausone, rare (1 ha in production out of the 7 ha of the Ausone vineyard), slightly less powerful but just as racy and energetic as the Grand Vin. And like it, it has a remarkable capacity for ageing.
Rated 93/100 by N. MARTIN «The 2020 Chapelle d'Ausone, raised entirely in new oak, is relatively backward on the nose, just like the 2018, and demands encouragement to eke out scents of blackberry, cedar, crushed limestone and a touch of pencil shaving. Very focused, though there is something bashful about the aromatics at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied and extremely pure, with pliant tannins and a silky smooth texture. Candied orange peel infuses the black fruit towards the mineral-driven finish. The more you remain in its presence, the more you feel the quality of this Deuxième Vin.» (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2032-2045
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Impossible to resist the unspeakable complexity of its bouquet, floral and fruity, spicy and liquorice, as well as the incredible depth of its fresh and sumptuous finish. Great art, all the glory of Cabernet Franc on a limestone hillside. Pauline Vauthier manages the 7 hectares of Ausone like a (very) great Burgundy wine. Magistral!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2045
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Impossible to resist the unspeakable complexity of its bouquet, floral and fruity, spicy and liquorice, as well as the incredible depth of its fresh and sumptuous finish. Great art, all the glory of Cabernet Franc on a limestone hillside. Pauline Vauthier manages the 7 hectares of Ausone like a (very) great Burgundy wine. Magistral!
The 2012 vintage is rated 97/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin «Waouh, même après le Ausone 2016, ce vin continue à émouvoir ! Très expressif en ce moment non décanté comme décanté, il présente l'avantage d'être particulièrement aromatique et très allongé en bouche, vraiment délié, sans manquer ni d'attaque, ni de milieu, ni de finale et surtout sans austérité. C'est rare dans un Ausone aussi jeune.» (May 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%