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Chateau La Grande Clotte History, Overview
Chateau La Grande Clotte is managed by Michel Rolland and Dany Rolland under a leasing agreement. While the property has vines for the production of red wine, it is the white Bordeaux wine of Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc that is the focus on the vineyard and the estate.
The vineyard is located in the Lussac St. Emilion, satellite appellation. However, because the rules of the appellation allow only for the production of red wine, Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc is sold as a generic, AOC Bordeaux Blanc.
The reason is that even though the cooler, stony terroir is better suited for their white wine grapes, appellation law forbids the planting of white wine grapes. The red wine is sold as a Lussac St. Emilion.
Chateau La Grande Clotte Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking
The 8.4 hectare vineyard of Chateau La Grande Clotte is planted the red wine, 7 hectares are planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. 1.4 hectares are reserved for white wine grape varieties, which are planted to 60% Sauvignon Gris, 25% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Muscadelle.
The terroir is clay, gravel, sand and limestone soils. The vines are now obtaining a good age, as they were planted in 1992.
To produce Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc, vinification takes place in 100% new, French oak barrels. The estate believes in stirring of the lees. The wine is aged for between 8 to 10 months prior to bottling, which is always done without fining or filtering. On average, the production of Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc is only 400 cases of wine per vintage.
The red wine of Chateau La Grande Clotte is aged in a combination of one and two year old, used oak barrels and has a much larger production as it’s close to 4,000 cases per year.
The best vintages of Chateau La Grande Clotte are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010 and 2009.
When to Drink Chateau La Grande Clotte, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc is best on release and to drink on the young side. Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 1-5 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Grande Clotte with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Grande Clotte is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau La Grande Clotte Blanc is perfect with all types of seafood, shell fish, lobster, crab, sushi, sashimi and a wide array of cheeses.
Château La Grande Clotte Wine Tasting Notes
24 Vintages 39,850 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2022
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Green apples and juicy, fresh lemons are all over the place here, in the nose, and on the crisp, sweet, citrus filed palate. Drink from 2024-2028. 91-91 Pts. 1,678 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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2022
Château La Grande Clotte (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Soft, round, polished, fruity, forward and ready to go, with a touch of chalk in the savory, plummy finish. Drink from 2025-2030. 89-91 Pts. 1,854 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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2022
Château La Grande Clotte L'Envolée (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Forward, round, lush, and fruity, with layers of black cherry, plum, espresso, and cocoa from the start to creamy finish. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts. 1,564 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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2021
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
The bright, fresh, crisp, juicy nature here creates the perfect backdrop for all the white peach, lemons, flowers and grapefruit that are on display in the nose and on the palate. Drink from 2023-2030. 91 1,305 Views Tasted May 20, 2022 |
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2021
Château La Grande Clotte L'Envolée (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Leafy herbs, flowers, espresso, red fruits and a touch of cocoa come through easily in this medium-bodied, soft, round, polished, fresh, fruity wine. Drink from 2023-2032. 89-91 1,202 Views Tasted May 20, 2022 |
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2021
Château La Grande Clotte (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Minty herbs, flowers, cherries and plums come through easily on this medium-bodied, soft, round palate. Drink from 2023-2029. 88-90 1,240 Views Tasted May 20, 2022 |
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2020
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Creamy grapefruit and lemon with a strong floral character, freshness is crisp and fruity in the citrusy finish. 91 Pts 1,468 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
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2020
Château La Grande Clotte L'Envolée (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Flowers, espresso, cherries and licorice on the nose and medium-bodied, fresh, soft palate create a forward, easy to drink and like wine. 89-91 Pts 1,320 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
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2020
Château La Grande Clotte (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Medium-bodied, soft, ripe, fresh, sweet, accessible, red berry filled wine with nuances of flowers, spice and licorice to add complexities. This is already quite fun to drink. 88-90 Pts 1,480 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
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2019
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Vivacious, fresh, yellow citrus fruits with a touch of honey, flowers and nuts on the nose and round, lush, fruity palate. This is ready to go and provides a lot of bang for the buck! 91 Pts 2,788 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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2019
Château La Grande Clotte L'Envolée (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Licorice, flowers, dark cherries and cocoa from start to finish in this round, soft, easy to like charmer. 88-90 Pts 2,599 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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2019
Château La Grande Clotte (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Medium-bodied, soft, forward and fruity, this is great for early drinking pleasure. 87-89 Pts 1,931 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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2018
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Creamy, juicy, fresh, crisp, lemon, white peach and green apple packed, floral wine with touches of mango and yellow citrus in the finish. 907 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021 |
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2018
Château La Grande Clotte L'Envolée (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Mineral-driven red fruits kick everything off. This smoky, fruit filled gem comes along with spearmint, forest leaf, caramel and spice. Soft, round and forward, this is already quite fun to drink. 715 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021 |
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2018
Château La Grande Clotte (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Flowers, cherries and plums complete for your attention. Soft, silky and polished, medium-bodied and forward, with a touch of chocolate along with all the sweet, juicy fruits in the finish. 1,163 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021 |
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2017
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
A fresh, forward, juicy, summer white wine with a density of sweet, yellow citrus fruits, honeysuckle and orange notes on the back end. Drink this over the next few years. 1,352 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2018 |
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2016
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Lively, fresh, vibrant and floral, the blast of juicy ripe, yellow citrus and honeysuckle hits the spot, especially when you pair it on a hit summer day with fresh grilled fish. 1,718 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019Citrus, flowers and lemon rind, with hints of tropical fruit create the nose. Medium bodied, with a juicy, ripe, blast of citrus in the finish, the wine was made from 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon 20% Sauvignon Gris and 15% Muscadelle. 1,474 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2017 |
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2016
Château La Grande Clotte L'Envolée (Lussac-St. Émilion)
Medium bodied, forward, easy drinking, red berry and herb filled wine for early drinking pleasure. 1,725 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019 |
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2015
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
With a blast of fresh grapefruit, lemon peel, zippy acidity and easy drinking pleasure at a great price. 1,374 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2016 |
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2014
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Fresh, bright, easy drinking blend of crisp citrus and sweet tropical fruits with nice, racy acidity. This is a great, well priced, late afternoon quaffer. 2,118 Views Tasted Dec 19, 2017 |
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2013
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Early drinking, fresh, fruity, and refreshing, with a bright, lemon peel, grapefruit and sweet, light, tropical accent in its character. 1,609 Views Tasted Jan 13, 2017 |
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2012
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Fresh flowers, ripe, just squeezed grapefruit and a hint of honey, along with a fresh, refreshing, bright flavor profile is what you find with this well priced, easy to drink Bordeaux Blanc. This is a wine for early drinking consumption. 1,926 Views Tasted Nov 5, 2016 |
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2011
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
Fully mature, with its sweet, fresh lemon peel and floral personality, this will be best in its youth. 1,441 Views Tasted Dec 3, 2015 |
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2010
Château La Grande Clotte Blanc (Bordeaux)
With a blast of floral, citrus, honeysuckle and zesty lemon peel, this is at peak and fun to drink. 1,899 Views Tasted Oct 3, 2014 |
