Château Clos de Sarpe 2019
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Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Marks and reviews
Parker
Decanter
Wine Spectator
J. Suckling
Vinous - A. Galloni
The Wine Independent
Alexandre Ma
Vinous Neal MartinDescription
The balance and power of a great Red wine from Saint-Émilion by Clos de Sarpe
The estate
Thanks to the expertise of a family tradition spanning three generations of winemakers, the production of Château Clos de Sarpe possesses that very pronounced identity which is the hallmark of the finest. A Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, Château Clos de Sarpe maintains its pursuit of excellence with each vintage.
The vineyard
Château Clos de Sarpe's 3.35-hectare vineyard is currently undergoing conversion to organic farming. The 65-year-old vines are planted on the famous clay-limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion.
Winemaking and aging
Harvest from September 27 to October 14. Density sorting. Cement vats and fermentation barrels. Low-temperature alcoholic fermentation. Gentle extraction. Maceration for 33 days. Aging in new barrels (70%) and one-wine barrels (30%).
Blend
Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).
Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Clos de Sarpe 2019
Tasting
Nose
The nose expresses complexity and balance in a charming bouquet between red and black fruit notes and empyreumatic notes.
Palate
The palate is succulent and reveals a lovely freshness. It is an intense and powerful wine that promises excellent aging potential.
