6863 Chateau La Clemence 2012 Pomerol

Chateau La Clemence was purchased by the Dauriac family in 1996. Christian Dauriac was already an experienced Bordeaux winemaker by that point, as he already owned property in St. Emilion. Christopher Dauriac settled on Chateau La Clemence on the advice of his consultant, Michel Rolland. Chateau La Clemence was in a state of almost complete disrepair at the time of the purchase. In fact, the cellars were in such poor condition, they could not be used. The debut vintage produced completely at Chateau La Clemence in their renovated, thoroughly modern, circular cellars was 2002.

The cellars are on the border of Pomerol and St. Emilion, not far from Chateau La Tour Figeac. Today, the Dauriac family also owns Chateau Destieux and Chateau Montilisse. Both of those Right Bank estates are located in Saint Emilion.

Winemaker Notes

While the style of wine at Chateau La Clemence is on the modern side of the style range, it is interesting to note that Chateau La Clemence is one of the few Bordeaux estates that still crushes grapes the old fashioned way, by people stomping on them! Vinification takes place in 6 small, temperature-controlled, wood vats, one for each parcel. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. The wine of Chateau La Clemence is aged in 100% new, French oak barrels for 18 months before bottling. On average, Chateau La Clemence produces about 600 cases of wine per vintage.The nose reveals notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and slight floral notes and spice. The palate is fruity, supple, balanced and reveals a little freshness. In the mouth it expresses notes of strawberry, red fruit, plum and black cherry combined with some notes of spices and slight notes of coffee and cocoa. The mouth is marked by red fruits. Good length.

Blend: 85% Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc

Critical Acclaim

Vivino 3.7