La Clotte - Saint-Emilion 2014 750ML AmericanWest26 the palate has impressive freshness

the palate has impressive freshness and lovely

Apparently the vines received 57% less rain than average

reflecting its extended aging process

creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise

apricot skin and stones

La Clotte - Saint-Emilion 2014 750ML AmericanWest26 the palate has impressive freshnessAs 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,