2024 Guillot Clauzel
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Guillaume Thienpont has been managing this estate – which is just a stone’s throw from Le Pin – since 2018. The 2024 is charming and pretty with delicate floral aromatics – violet, iris and lily. It’s fine-boned and nicely balanced with juicy raspberry fruit. Moreish and bright, this is incredibly approachable already. Aged in a third new oak, 13.4% alcohol and 3.68pH. Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Château Guillot-Clauzel comes from a gravelly site just beside Le Pin and is aging in 30% new French oak. Its solid ruby hue is followed by an incredibly pure Pomerol with a gravelly, mineral character as well as ripe red and black fruits, leafy herbs, tobacco, and sappy flowers. It's balanced, medium-bodied, has a remarkable sense of purity, and solid tannins.
A very pure and fresh nose of olives, berries and cherries. Juicy and medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a long, refined finish. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.
About the producer
This small estate, just a stone’s throw from Le Pin, is one of the most exciting addresses in Pomerol. Ch. Guillot-Clauzel produces an elegant style of Pomerol and, with Guillaume Thienpont running the property in 2018, it is one you’ll want to keep an eye on.