{"product_id":"chateau-la-clotte-saint-emilion-grand-cru-red-2018","title":"Chateau La Clotte - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3196031151191948789\"\u003eThe 2018 Château La Clotte, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, is a full-bodied red wine with a deep purple-black color. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3196031151191945546\"\u003eIt exhibits a vibrant, expressive bouquet with notes of black and red fruits, violets, incense, and a touch of marine scents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3196031151191946399\"\u003eThe palate is characterized by a solid frame of fine-grained tannins and a good balance of acidity, resulting in a long, pure finish.\u003cspan data-cid=\"7eb62186-691f-4832-a7fd-dfca2bf945a7\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94\/100\u003cbr\u003eJ. Suckling 92\/100\u003cbr\u003eVinous 95\/100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About The Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eTucked away on the limestone heights of Saint-Émilion, Château La Clotte is a confidential estate producing wines of remarkable precision and character. Small in scale yet ambitious in philosophy, it reflects the modern evolution of Right Bank Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eThe vineyard is planted on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"417\"\u003elimestone-rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a defining feature of Saint-Émilion’s finest terroirs. This geological foundation brings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"557\"\u003efreshness, minerality, and structural tension\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the wines to retain balance even in warmer vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eThe blend is typically centred on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by Cabernet Franc, which adds lift, aromatic complexity, and finesse. The result is a wine that combines\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"808\"\u003edepth and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than relying on sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eIn the glass, Château La Clotte expresses\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eripe plum, black cherry, violet, and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a finely textured palate and polished tannins. The influence of limestone is evident in the wine’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eprecision and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it both immediate appeal and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1356\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProduced in limited quantities, Château La Clotte embodies a new generation of Saint-Émilion:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003econfidential, terroir-driven, and meticulously crafted\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a refined and contemporary interpretation of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thevintagewineclub.my","offers":[{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":46463090458785,"sku":"VSSK-00958-Case - 6 x 750 ml","price":3228.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 x 750 ml","offer_id":46462694686881,"sku":"VSSK-00958","price":578.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/4845\/8657\/files\/93_00821e47-3d63-497d-a0d1-20e6cabe2cb0_1.webp?v=1779933476","url":"https:\/\/www.thevintageclub.my\/products\/chateau-la-clotte-saint-emilion-grand-cru-red-2018","provider":"thevintagewineclub.my","version":"1.0","type":"link"}