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Château Clos de Sarpe 2011

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru|Red wine

4.1/5 (7 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

96/100

Robert Parker

“Another success for Mr. Beyney; this 2011 is certainly the most concentrated and intense wine of the vintage. Unlike other years, which were characterized by high tannin levels, the tannins in this Clos de Sarpe are very silky and smooth, giving way to the fruit. The color is an opaque purple, and the wine is brimming with beautiful black fruit, minerality, and spices. This pushes richness and maturity to their limits, but pulls back just before veering into the style of Amarones. This glorious, full-bodied Saint-Emilion is one of the superstars of this vintage. Unfortunately, production is minuscule... ” (Wine Advocate 2014 – Robert Parker) Orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France will be delivered in a wooden case.

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Estate

Château Clos de Sarpe

Vintage

2011

Designation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

Regions

clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

late-harvest, 100% hand-harvested

Wine Production

A long and meticulous process, aimed at producing concentrated wines with plenty of body, good structure, and the potential to age well thanks to their tannins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks, without the addition of yeast.

Livestock Farming

in new barrels only

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

a deep, almost black color

Nose

Aromas of blackcurrant and dark berries, combined with notes of vanilla and coconut. Complex and well-balanced.

Palate

The attack features soft tannins that become powerful on the mid-palate. Fruity notes. A smooth, long finish with hints of licorice.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with lamb navarin, red meat stews...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2015) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2015 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

In 2012, he achieved the coveted status of “cru classé”; in 2014, he was named “ Favorite ” in the 30th edition of the Guide Hachette: Jean-Guy Beyney has every reason to smile. His 2011 vintage, crafted from 65-year-old vines and aged for 18 months in oak barrels, boasts a sumptuous burgundy color verging on black. The rich, intense bouquet combines very ripe black fruits and brandy-soaked plums with elegant, well-integrated oak. This generosity is reflected in a palate that is smooth and velvety from the first sip—full-bodied, rich, and powerful, built for aging.

About the estate:

This small, 3.7-hectare vineyard—a single contiguous plot—is ideally situated on the clay-limestone plateau of Sarpe and has been in the Beyney family since 1926. Jean-Guy Beyney, who took over in 1983 as the third generation of the family, saw his estate achieve the status of “cru classé” in the 2012 classification.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Another success for Mr. Beyney—this 2011 is certainly the most concentrated and intense wine of the vintage. Unlike other years, which were characterized by high tannin levels, the tannins in this Clos de Sarpe are very silky and smooth, allowing the fruit to shine through. The color is an opaque purple, and the wine is brimming with beautiful black fruit, minerality, and spices. This pushes richness and maturity to their limits, but pulls back just before veering into the style of Amarones. This glorious, full-bodied Saint-Emilion is one of the superstars of this vintage. Unfortunately, the production is minuscule...

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 7 reviews