Millesime 2021 | Chateau Vieux Clos Saint Emilion

Millesime 2021 | Chateau Vieux Clos Saint Emilion

Sale price€35,00
Rosso
Bordeaux (FR)
Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOP
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Enjoy within 13 years
13% ABV
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Production and refinement

The wine comes from a 6-hectare vineyard located in the Saint-Émilion crus, with clay-limestone soils ideal for cultivating Merlot and Cabernet Franc varieties, which make up 80% and 20% of the blend, respectively. The harvest is manual, with careful cluster selection. This process imparts complexity of aromas and an elegant structure to the wine.

A beautiful intense ruby red, with purplish reflections that indicate good concentration.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful intense ruby red, with purplish reflections indicating a good concentration.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it opens with a broad and elegant bouquet, fruity (with cherry and blackcurrant at the forefront), accompanied by floral notes of violet and subtle hints of spices, black pepper, leather, and tobacco, adding complexity and depth.

Tasting

On the palate, it is rich and structured, with a fine and velvety tannic texture. The fruity and spicy aromas detected on the nose reappear. The finish is persistent, with a delicate hint of wood, making the tasting experience intriguing.

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From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Millesime 2021 | Chateau Vieux Clos Saint Emilion ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion

Hectares of vineyards: 6

Chateau Vieux Clos Saint Emilion

Château Vieux Clos is located in the heart of the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation, an area rich in history and winemaking tradition. The property is just a few hundred meters from the center of Saint-Émilion, one of the most famous wine regions in Bordeaux. The estate spans 6 hectares, with vineyards overlooking the slopes of Saint-Émilion, where the clay-limestone soil promotes optimal grape maturation.

The property's history dates back to 1910, but it was in 1978 that Michel Terras, CEO of the Terras Le Henanff agricultural company, acquired the Château, bringing with him extensive experience in viticulture and winemaking. The estate is currently undergoing conversion to organic farming, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. They employ agronomic practices aimed at preserving biodiversity, using natural methods to combat pests and minimizing the use of chemical treatments.

The vineyard is characterized by a selection of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a smaller proportion of Malbec clones, carefully chosen for their specific organoleptic characteristics. The orientation and quality of the soils, along with decisions made in the winery, contribute to giving the wines a unique complexity, expressed through a blend of fruitiness, spiciness, and a fine tannic structure.

Chateau Vieux Clos Saint Emilion

The production approach at Château Vieux Clos is meticulous: the harvest is manual, with careful selection of the grapes to ensure only the best are chosen. Modern winemaking techniques are combined with traditional methods to produce elegant wines.

Château Vieux Clos embodies the essence of the Saint-Émilion terroir, with great respect for tradition, while also embracing innovation and environmental sustainability.

Region and territory

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is one of the most important wine territories in the world. Not only does this region reach dizzying qualitative peaks, but it has consistently maintained those results, year after year, with top-notch quality.

Centuries of tradition and pursuit of quality have raised the bar and made Bordeaux wines famous: in 80% of cases, they are imposing red wines of remarkable structure and power, but there are also examples of botrytized or noble rot wines that complete the oenological panorama and elevate Bordeaux's reputation.

Bordeaux benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is maritime: mild winters, cool summers, abundant precipitation but very well absorbed by the soil rich in stones, breccia, and sediments. The soils are highly variable on the surface, not particularly fertile, and covered by a thin layer of breccia, while the deeper layers are rich in minerals.

Regarding the classification, most wines are designated as Cru Bourgeois, but otherwise, there is no homogeneous system for the entire region.

Saint-Emilion

The Saint-Émilion area, classified in 1954, is the only wine region in Bordeaux that undergoes a classification review every ten years. This classification system is divided into three categories: Premier Grand Cru Classé, the highest category, further subdivided into two groups (A and B), where group "A" includes wines of superior quality; Grand Cru Classé; and Grand Cru. Located in the heart of the Libournais region, Saint-Émilion is famous worldwide for its Merlot-based wines.

The wines range from easy-drinking and silky styles to more powerful and structured ones, suitable for long aging in the cellar.

The designation requires that all Saint-Émilion or Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines be red. The soils in this area are perfectly suited for Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties, which play a crucial role in the production of Saint-Émilion red wines.
The first style of wine is a light red blend, characterized by silky tannins and aromas of red fruits, plums, and spicy notes, labeled simply as Saint-Émilion, which has slightly lower quality requirements compared to other denominations in the region.
The second style is a rich red blend, featuring a deep color and a full body, with high tannins and floral, fleshy, flavorful, and herbal aromas, often labeled as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, as the grapes and vineyards meet or exceed the stricter quality expectations of the designation.
The term "Classé" on the label indicates that the wine is part of the Grand Cru Classé system. The term "Grand Vin de Bordeaux" signifies that the bottle represents the flagship wine of the winery.
A unique terroir and an ancient winemaking tradition that continues to thrive.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A Bordeaux blend with body and character, it pairs perfectly with equally rich, aromatic, and structured dishes. The goal is always to achieve balance, ensuring that no element overwhelms the others. The spices sensed on the nose can also be mirrored in pairings with spiced dishes.

Matching by contrast

This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru can be paired in contrast with dishes that balance the wine's savoriness. Dishes with a slight sweetness, such as duck leg with orange, enhance the softness and savoriness of the Merlot, creating a pleasant gustatory tension. It is also perfect with succulent dishes: the tannins and freshness cleanse the palate and prepare it for the next bite.

It pairs well with

Red and white meats, including mixed roasts, grilled meats, dishes with mushrooms and truffle, and aged cheeses.

Matching by concordance

A Bordeaux blend with body and character, it pairs perfectly with equally rich, aromatic, and structured dishes. The goal is always to achieve balance, ensuring that no element overwhelms the others. The spices sensed on the nose can also be mirrored in pairings with spiced dishes.

Matching by contrast

This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru can be paired in contrast with dishes that balance the wine's savoriness. Dishes with a slight sweetness, such as duck leg with orange, enhance the softness and savoriness of the Merlot, creating a pleasant gustatory tension. It is also perfect with succulent dishes: the tannins and freshness cleanse the palate and prepare it for the next bite.

It pairs well with

Red and white meats, including mixed roasts, grilled meats, dishes with mushrooms and truffle, and aged cheeses.

Bœuf bourguignon

One of the great classics of French cuisine, regional to the Bordeaux area: a beef stew slow-cooked in Burgundy wine (ideally the same wine being tasted), with vegetables including pearl onions, carrots, and champignon mushrooms, and abundant aromatics. A fantastic way to bring the flavors of France to the table. A rich dish, full of aromas and flavors.

Roquefort

Cheese from the south of France (Roquefort-sur-Soulzon), blue-veined, made with sheep's milk, characterized by green and blue striations. It has a very intense flavor, powerful taste, and great aromatic persistence.

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