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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 the Vauthier family (Ausone), who 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.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 La Clotte is fabulous. Strong savory inflections are immediately alluring. Espresso, lavender, spice, dried herbs and menthol meld into an expansive core of dark-toned fruit. There's a bit of oak influence from the 100% new barrels, but not enough to overpower the wine. This should age beautifully."
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 96/100 "It received ‘my highest score given to this vintage in Primeurs’. This has been confirmed. Dark, intense, and beautiful color. Very aromatic, fruity, and subtle nose, with lovely aromas of raspberry, hints of truffle, flowers, and a presence of limestone. It becomes even more fragrant when swirled in the glass. Meticulous on the palate, very aromatic in the middle, with a fine touch and a delightful texture, the wine melts on the palate, long and noble. It lingers with a subtle hint of licorice, magical and impossible to spit out. It's beautiful! This vintage is on par with 2022."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 95/100 "The 2023 La Clotte comes from the vines opposite Ausone. Beautiful violet and rose petal scents on the very expressive bouquet that is almost Vosne-like in style! The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, finely pitched acidity, very sensual and precise with a simmering tension on the finish. This is a superb La Clotte that deserves not to remain in the shadow of Ausone."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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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 the Vauthier family (Ausone), who 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.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 94/100 “Powerful, spherical, this 2019 palpitates in radiant black fruit matched by scents of spring flowers. The whole retranscribes the elegant signature of the soils. The palate marries fruit and flowers in a sober manner, and the finish is dynamic and full-bodied.”
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2021): 95/100 "The 2019 La Clotte has a complex bouquet of detailed red berry fruit, wild hedgerow, crushed stone and wilted rose petal aromas, engaging and (for the vintage) understated. The palate is medium-bodied, ripe and beautifully poised, with pliant tannins and judicisous touch of spice. This builds wonderfully in the mouth and feels elegant and refined, almost Burgundian on the finish. Wonderful."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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 the Vauthier family (Ausone), who 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.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 95/100 "The 2018 La Clotte represents another under the Vauthier family. Bright, focused and tightly wound, the 2018 is going to need at least a few years to soften, but its pedigree is evident, even in the early going. Sage, mint, lavender, rose petal and blood orange meld into the vibrant, polished finish."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2045
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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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 the Vauthier family (Ausone), who 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:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2038
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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 the Vauthier family (Ausone), who 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.
The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - February 2017): 92+/100 "The 2014 La Clotte is a striking wine that hints at the potential the Vauthier family will likely be able to coax from this site. Punchy red stone fruit, pomegranate, blood orange, spice and menthol are front and center. Supple and pliant, with terrific underlying structure, the wine is absolutely gorgeous. Bright mineral notes and Cabernet Franc aromatics infuse the finish in a super-expressive Saint-Émilion endowed with real class."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%