Clos Villemaurine 2001

Name: Clos Villemaurine
Brand: Laithwaites Wine
SKU: 3581601
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Clarets from 2001 tend to be overshadowed by the preceding millennium vintage. All the better for this long aged Grand Cru Saint Emilion that is today tasting in its element. Mellow, silky, complex Merlot and Cabernet Franc, long aged in barrel.

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Wine Details

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Fine wine
France
Pale Tawny Red
Merlot-based blend
9.375 Units
12.5% ABV
31 December 2022

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes

Silky mature red fruit, leather and polish with a toasty spice finish

Aroma

Ripe, mellow leather hints, delicate red fruits and rose petal

The Wine

Saint Emilion Grand Cru Clos Villemaurine is owned by the fourth generation, namely Jean-François Carrille, but he now possesses only the buildings. The family had to sell the vineyards in 2014. This caused quite a stir, as they are on classic limestone clay soils and surrounded by famous names Pavie, Clos Fourtet and Ausone. £250-a-bottle Château Angélus offered the winning bid and is where you’ll find the grapes from 2015 onwards! Dug deep into limestone soils, the Carrille cellars are perfect for ageing claret at a constant temperature. That’s why this 2001 is in such great shape. Silky plum Merlot blends with raspberry spice of Cabernet Franc, all aged two years in barrel and 15 in bottle. A mellow claret and perfect served with game.

Saint Emilion Grand Cru Clos Villemaurine is owned by the fourth generation, nam...