Clotte (Saint Emilion) other_regions_italy is still in barrel

is still in barrel

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

I had the opportunity to taste verticals of 2 of La Rioja Altas wines

hard candy and dark red fruit are layered in this utterly impeccable Barolo

Clotte (Saint Emilion) other_regions_italy is still in barrelAs 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,