Château Clauzet – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com Wine Experience Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:43:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Château Clauzet – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-clauzet-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois-aoc/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:54:09 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=12267 is an estate located in the northern Médoc peninsula of Bordeaux, France, within the prestigious Saint-Estèphe AOC. The property is highly regarded for producing classic, deeply structured Left Bank Bordeaux wines that offer exceptional value compared to their classified growth neighbors. The purchase of Château Clauzet completes a dynamic process that began in 2012 at Château La Haye and remains under the Belgian flag, passing into the hands of the Cardon family. Vines from specific plots of land will therefore be used in the production of the wine to guarantee its own identity, vintage after vintage and starting with the 2018 harvest. Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe 2017 is a significant vintage for the estate, marking a notable transition in its history. The 2017 growing season in Saint-Estèphe famously escaped the devastating spring frosts that affected the rest of Bordeaux due to its close proximity to the Gironde estuary, yielding a wine that captures the classic, structured elegance of the appellation. And notably, 2017 represents the final vintage under the 20-year ownership of Baron Maurice Velge. VARIETALS 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby in color.

NOSE
A bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and hints of graphite and tobacco.

PALATE
Medium-bodied and fleshy with a gentle grip, featuring fine-grained tannins that provide a solid backbone to flavors of dark berries, cassis, and subtle spice. A long, polished finish with fresh, balanced acidity.

AGEING
Matured in oak barrels (46% new) for 12 to 14 months.

PAIRING
It pairs best with protein-rich red meats and savory, earthy flavors, such as roast lamb with garlic and rosemary or duck breast and confit.

RATINGS

90pts

3.9

]]> Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-clauzet-saint-estephe-aoc/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:45:43 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=12266 is an estate located in the northern Médoc peninsula of Bordeaux, France, within the prestigious Saint-Estèphe AOC. The property is highly regarded for producing classic, deeply structured Left Bank Bordeaux wines that offer exceptional value compared to their classified growth neighbors. The purchase of Château Clauzet completes a dynamic process that began in 2012 at Château La Haye and remains under the Belgian flag, passing into the hands of the Cardon family. Vines from specific plots of land will therefore be used in the production of the wine to guarantee its own identity, vintage after vintage and starting with the 2018 harvest. Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe 2012 is a classic Cru Bourgeois red Bordeaux blend, known for its structured, classic profile, and this vintage balances the natural power of Saint-Estèphe clay-gravel terroirs with the elegance of matured black fruit. VARIETALS 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2012 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep blue-purple core with garnet hints.

NOSE
The nose offers dense, dark, and richly juicy black fruit, still quite present for a 2012.

PALATE
These characteristics are layered on the palate with solid, softening tannins and well integrated oak notes.

AGEING
Matured for 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The complexity and structured backbone of this aged Bordeaux pair beautifully with roasted and grilled meats, earthy stews or hard cheeses.

RATINGS

3.9

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