Appellations
Guillot Clauzel 2021
Pomerol
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The 2021 Guillot-Clauzel turned out beautifully. It shows terrific depth and tons of character, with no hard edges and fine balance. The oak, once an issue here, is impeccably integrated, but the 2021 also has surprising complexity. Black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice and spice fill out the layers. Guillot-Clauzel remains a rather stocky Pomerol, but the progress here in recent years has been remarkable. Score: 93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2029-2051 Date: 27 February 2024 |
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The 2021 Guillot-Clauzel comes from the two hectares picked September 27 to October 6 and matured in 50% new oak. Like the VCC, the Cabernet Franc comes through quite strongly on the nose, with touches of gravel and loam and hints of blue fruit emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied and finely defined with sappy black fruit laced with licorice, building toward a structured finish and leaving a long, peppery aftertaste. Score: 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2026-2036 Date: 22 February 2024 |
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A polished and refined wine with lovely sweetness of fruit in the center-palate for the vintage. Medium body. Juicy fruit. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 12 May 2022 |
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Managed by Vieux Château Certan's Guillaume Thienpont since 2018, this 2.5-hectare Pomerol estate has delivered a fine performance with the 2021 Guillot Clauzel. Exhibiting aromas of rose petals, sweet spices, smoke, red cherries and berries, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with a good core of fruit, supple tannins and a penetrating finish. A blend of some 20% Cabernet Franc and 80% Merlot, it's one of the few remaining values in the universe of high-quality Pomerol. Score: 92 - 94 William Kelley, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 29 April 2022 |