Clotte (Saint Emilion) other_regions_italy As it usually is

As it usually is

Though the two vintages 13 years apart share the same grace and class

offering vibrant

voluminous and concentrated flavors possess excellent size and weight as well as plenty of sleek muscle and minerality

The 2017 vintage in Margaret River was cool and wet

Clotte (Saint Emilion) other_regions_italy As it usually isAs I wrote when I tasted this 2014 La Clotte from barrel, Pauline Vauthier regards this as the first official vintage of the wine now part of the the family's portfolio. It was raised in the same cooperages as Ausone with a very low toasting. The bouquet is very precise and focused with vivacious, very focused, mineral laden red fruit, whilst retaining a sense of elegance and translating the terroir. The palate is medium bodied with very fine tannin,