2021 Clos du Clocher Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2021 Clos du Clocher  (Pomerol) 93 Cherries, flowers, chocolate, licorice, and smoky plum notes are the key to the wines aromas. On the palate, the wine is supple, fresh, and vibrant with a light, savory, herbal touch to the sweet, peppery, red berries in the mid-palate that carry through to the finish. The addition of more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year added a lot to the wine with a blend of 70% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2040. Cherries, flowers, chocolate, licorice, and smoky plum notes are the key to the wines aromas. On the palate, the wine is supple, fresh, and vibrant with a light, savory, herbal touch to the sweet, peppery, red berries in the mid-palate that carry through to the finish. The addition of more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year added a lot to the wine with a blend of 70% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2040. 1,510 Views   Tasted Mar 9, 2024  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Dark cherries, wet earth, licorice, flowers, leafy herbs, and savory plums are all over the place here, in the nose and on the crisp, savory, creamy palate. The addition of more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year added a lot to the wine. The wine blends 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2038. 91-93 Dark cherries, wet earth, licorice, flowers, leafy herbs, and savory plums are all over the place here, in the nose and on the crisp, savory, creamy palate. The addition of more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year added a lot to the wine. The wine blends 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2038. 91-93 2,405 Views   Tasted May 20, 2022

When to Drink Clos du Clocher, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Clos du Clocher needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.

Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Clos du Clocher is usually better with at least 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Clos du Clocher offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-17 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Clos du Clocher with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Clos du Clocher is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Clos du Clocher is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Clos du Clocher is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

Aside from Chateau Clos du Clocher, the family also own several other Bordeaux wine producing properties including: Chateau Bonalgue, Chateau Monregard La Croix and Chateau Burgrave in Pomerol, plus estates in Lalande de Pomerol Chateau Les Hauts Conseillants and Chateau Les Hauts Tuileries, as well as two chateau located in Lussac Saint Emilion, Chateau de Coullat and Les Echevinxs. In St. Emilion they own Chateau La Fleur de Jaugue.

The family also owns a well-known Bordeaux negociant company located in the city of Libourne, which is the business center for the Right Bank.

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