Chateau La Clotte 2021

WEINWISSER: "Der ausgezeichnete La Clotte 2021 hat eine dunkle Farbe bei schlanken 12.5 Vol.-%. Mit dunkelfruchtiger Nase wirkt er dennoch sehr konzentriert, mit viel Fleisch und kirschiger Fülle. Der Auftakt im Mund ist satt und delikat, mit viel frischem Kirschsaft, schokoladiger Fülle und kalkiger Struktur. Die Gerbstoffe sind zart und fördern den Trinkfluss, sehr ansprechend, leicht und unkompliziert, mit beeindruckendem Nachhall."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This is very floral and fresh, with hints of lavender, violets, redcurrants and plums following through to a medium body with fine, round tannins that are soft and well integrated. Juicy finish. Drink or hold."

DECANTER: "Lovely intense fragrance on the nose, bright and full in aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and tobacco. Juicy and supple, a nice concentration of black fruit with bright acidity and a steely mineral undertone. Quite straight and focussed, not so layered, but delivers an enjoyable and characterful glass of wine. Nothing harsh or too light. I like the mineral grip on the finish. Still feels quite young but approachable nonetheless with menthol elements as well as tobacco, graphite and soft spiced clove. Long lasting flavour."

JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2021 Château La Clotte checks in as 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, which is a normal blend for this château, and the aging was 18 months in new French oak. It has a saturated ruby hue to go with gorgeous notes of crème de cassis, black cherries, ripe tobacco, violets, and smoke, with just a hint of iron in the background. It's rich, medium-bodied, has a ripe, concentrated mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish."

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, La Clotte 2021 has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It jumps from the glass with notes of black cherries, redcurrant preserves, and black raspberries, followed by hints of cinnamon toast and star anise, with a waft of black pepper. Light-bodied, elegant, and light on its feet, the palate delivers silky tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with a skip in its step."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Black-licorice aromas give this wine a fine start to its great fruitiness. It is light in both tannins and structure, but is balanced. It has a juicy character, packed with acidity and black-currant flavors. Drink from 2026."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Frische schwarze Herzkirschen, etwas Cassis und Brombeeren, tabakige Nuancen. Saftig, rotbeerig, lebendig strukturiert, feine Tannine, mineralisch, salzig im Rückgeschmack, ein frischer Speisenbegleiter."