At the heart of the French art of living, Château Clos La Rose 2019, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC, embodies that refined elegance we love to invite to the table. This Bordeaux red appeals to those seeking balance and substance, to anyone looking for a cuvée that is both expressive and caressing, ready to bring guests together around a gastronomic moment. The 2019 vintage delivers generous expression, driven by bright fruit and precise ageing. The cuvée charms with its aromatic intensity, silky mouthfeel and persistent finish. It stands out for the nobility of its blend, the restraint of its oak and a culinary versatility that carries through the meal with ease, from starter to dessert. Here, nothing is ostentatious, everything is measured, deep and harmonious, for immediate and genuine pleasure, true to the finest signatures of the Right Bank.

Blend and ageing

Built on the roundness of Merlot and the aromatic lift of Cabernet Franc, the blend brings together 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. This grape composition highlights a velvety texture, generous sapidity and a delicately spiced backbone. The 12 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new oak, add volume, precision and complexity without ever dominating the fruit. The oak here serves balance, underlining the wine's flesh with subtle harmonies, for perfectly controlled integration and a texture that gains relief while retaining freshness and drive.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Dark yet luminous, it announces concentrated material and good depth, promising a broad mouthfeel.
• Nose : An expressive bouquet of stewed dark fruits and ripe red fruits, dressed with a light oak showing fine vanilla and warm bread notes. With aeration, hints of undergrowth and cocoa bean emerge.
• Palate : Rounded, fleshy attack, supple material, enveloping texture. Melted tannins support a pulpy core of fruit and a good length, carried by a clean, elegant and savoury finish.

Serving temperature and tips

This Grand Cru is best enjoyed in generous Bordeaux glasses to give the bouquet room to unfold. A light decanting in a carafe or simply letting it breathe in the glass helps reveal its fruit aromas and integrate the oak. Serve it in a calm environment, protected from temperature fluctuations, and allow it a few moments to express itself before the first sip. The cuvée is approachable now for its velvety texture and flesh, while it can also evolve gracefully over the years to deepen its fruit and discreet oak notes according to personal preference.

Food pairings

• Rich starters : pan-seared foie gras, Périgord-style egg, warm gizzard salad.
• Hearty mains : duck breast, roast free-range poultry, braised cuts with mushrooms.
• Mature cheeses : pressed cheeses and washed-rind soft cheeses that highlight the fruit and silky texture.
• Sweet finish : brioches and nut-based desserts, where the toasty sweetness complements the wine's discreet oak.

Occasions to enjoy

Château Clos La Rose 2019 is the ideal companion for moments that matter, when the table becomes the stage for shared emotions.

• To elevate a seasonal dinner focused on market-fresh produce.
• At a gathering of enthusiasts celebrating the indulgence of the Right Bank.
• As a thoughtful gift to give, a sign of good taste and conviviality.

Characteristics

• Name : Château Clos La Rose 2019
• Appellation : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2019
• Grape varieties : Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
• Ageing : 12 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new oak
• Origin : Bordeaux, France
• Louvins reference : CAV-VROUGE-CLOS-LA-ROSE-2019