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Chateau Clos de Sarpe Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018 750ml
Case of 12
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SKU 896677
$1,067.40/case
$88.95/bottle
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The 2018 Clos de Sarpe is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged for approximately 12 months in oak barriques, 70% new. It opens with powerful notes of blackberry pie, plum preserves and blueberry compote, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, cardamom, rose oil and ground cloves. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited and densely laden with exotic spice and earthy layers, framed by exquisitely ripe, velvety tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and fragrant. Stunning! With alcohol running at around 15%, this is one for the hedonists.
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The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.
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Wine Advocate
The 2018 Clos de Sarpe is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged for approximately 12 months in oak barriques, 70% new. It opens with powerful notes of blackberry pie, plum preserves and blueberry compote, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, cardamom, rose oil and ground cloves. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited and densely laden with exotic spice and earthy layers, framed by exquisitely ripe, velvety tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and fragrant. Stunning! With alcohol running at around 15%, this is one for the hedonists.
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James Suckling
Dark cherries, graphite, bay leaves and black tea leaves on the nose. It’s full-bodied and savory with a fleshy texture. Balanced and refined. Wonderful center palate of dark fruit. Elegant tannin structure with a long, flavorful finish and palpable freshness. Try after 2025.
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Vinous Media
The 2018 Clos de Sarpe has turned out beautifully. Rich and unctuous in the glass, yet with terrific freshness, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. There is plenty of the flamboyance Clos de Sarpe fans expect, and yet the 2018 is so measured and vibrant. Inky red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and blood orange meld into the sumptuous finish. A slight move away from the very pushed style of years past has paid off big time. The 2018 is simply magnificent.
JD95pts
Jeb Dunnuck
This tiny estate located on the upper plateau is firing on all cylinders today, and their 2018 Château Clos De Sarpe is a beautiful, elegant wine offering awesome notes of black cherries, iron, smoked tobacco, earth, and violets. Based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc brought up 70% new oak, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, silky tannins, terrific purity, and outstanding length. This is a much more refined, elegant style of wine from this address that will be accessible with just 4-5 years in the cellar and keep for 20-30 years or more.
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Wine Spectator
Direct dark cherry and plum fruit is laced with a roasted cedar note, ending with a slightly rustic earthy edge on the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2023. 750 cases made, 250 cases imported.
