Clos Saint-Martin - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - Red - 2013 :

 

Château Clos Saint-Martin: Rare & Refined Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

Situated on Saint-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau, Château Clos Saint-Martin is a truly rare and exceptional find. As the smallest Grand Cru Classé, this tiny estate is meticulously managed by Sophie Fourcade, ensuring every vine contributes to a wine of profound concentration and stunning finesse.

A Right Bank Masterpiece

The clay-limestone soil provides the perfect foundation for the dominant Merlot grape. The winery employs traditional methods, including aging in new oak and clay amphorae, which imparts a velvety texture and an essential mineral freshness. This dedication to quality makes Clos Saint-Martin a sought-after collector’s claret.

Tasting Notes & Sommelier Review

• Appearance: Deep, intense, garnet hue.
• Aromatics: An opulent and complex bouquet of ripe black fruits (plum, cassis), with sophisticated undertones of truffle, blonde tobacco, licorice, and subtle, integrated oak.
• Taste: The palate is full-bodied and velvety, boasting exquisitely silky tannins. It achieves a masterful balance between powerful density and vibrant mineral freshness, culminating in a very long, spicy finish.

Pairing & Serving

Best served following a two-hour decant at 16°C (60°F). This wine is ideal for special occasions and long-term cellaring.

• Pairing Suggestions: Roast Venison Haunch, Rack of Lamb with Rosemary, Mature Stilton.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2013
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