{"product_id":"2022-chateau-la-grande-clotte-lussac-saint-emilion-france","title":"2022 Château La Grande Clotte, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, France","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eSome Bordeaux is built to impress from across the room.\u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eOthers win you over once everyone’s seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e2022 Château La Grande Clotte\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bottle that makes dinner feel a little more grounded — ripe cherry and blueberry fruit, violet and herbal notes, plush tannins, and just enough earth to remind you where it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eThis is Right Bank Bordeaux in a very drinkable register: textured, polished, and quietly generous. It has depth, but it doesn’t ask for a speech. Just a good meal, a proper glass, and maybe someone lingering a little longer than planned. The estate is primarily \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, with élevage split across tank and barrel, which helps explain the wine’s mix of fruit, texture, and restraint. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eThink roast chicken, mushrooms, a little butter in the pan, and a red that feels classic without feeling rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eWhat works here is the balance. The 2022 vintage has enough ripeness to make the wine feel plush and open, but there’s still a Bordeaux frame underneath — floral lift, herbal nuance, and a gentle earthy edge that keeps the fruit from taking over. Critics and merchants describe it as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003emedium- to full-bodied, ripe, textured, creamy, and smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eplush tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and plenty of mid-palate depth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eCherry, blueberry, violet, dried herbs, vanilla, tobacco, and a touch of hazelnut. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eRipe red and dark fruit with a polished, textured core, plus subtle savory notes and soft oak influence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with ripe, plush tannins and a creamy, smooth shape. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eSupple and gently earthy, with lingering plum, berry fruit, and a soft chalky close. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eBordeaux That Feels Welcoming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eThis has the structure and savory polish people want from Bordeaux, but the fruit is ripe enough to make it feel open and easy to enjoy now. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eClassic Right Bank Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eMerlot leads the way here, backed by Cabernet Franc, giving the wine a nice mix of dark fruit, floral lift, and subtle herbal complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eSerious Enough for Dinner, Easy Enough for a Weeknight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eThe texture is plush, the tannins are polished, and the earthy finish keeps it from feeling too glossy. This framing is my interpretation of the published notes and blend details. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003e• Roast chicken with herbs\u003cbr data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e• Mushroom pasta\u003cbr data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003e• Burgers with gruyère\u003cbr data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e• Beef stew\u003cbr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e• Comté or aged gouda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003eThis is the kind of Bordeaux that does especially well with roasted food, mushrooms, and anything that likes a little earth and structure alongside the fruit. That pairing guidance is my recommendation based on the wine’s fruit profile, tannin shape, and savory finish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eProducer: Château La Grande Clotte\u003cbr data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003eRegion: Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3576\"\u003eGrapes: Merlot 90% · Cabernet Franc 10% \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eBody: Medium-Full\u003cbr data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003eStructure: Plush tannins · balanced freshness \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3785\"\u003eCherry · Blueberry · Violet · Dried Herbs · Tobacco · Vanilla · Hazelnut \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3918\"\u003e2025–2030 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"delayed-open\" aria-describedby=\"radix-_r_vg_\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093018890428,"sku":"209","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/Chateau-La-Grande-Clotte-Lussac-Grande-Clotte_6.png?v=1774212338","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2022-chateau-la-grande-clotte-lussac-saint-emilion-france","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}