Clos du Clocher 2024

A great Pomerol wine from an exceptional terroir in the heart of the plateau

The estate

Founded in 1924 by Jean-Baptiste Audy, the Clos du Clocher is now owned by the Bourotte family, direct descendants of the founder. The estate stands out for its proximity to the church of Pomerol, from which it takes its name. .

The vineyard

Situated on the prestigious plateau of Pomerol, the vineyard extends over 5.76 hectares in the heart of the Pomerol plateau. This vineyard, averaging 37 years of age, is characterized by its soils of blue clay, gravel and clay. This mosaic of soils gives the wine its richness and complexity.

The wine

2024 celebrates the 100th anniversary of this family estate. On this occasion, the packaging is adorned with a collar identical to that of 1924 and 1947.

Vinification and ageing

Hand-harvested, the grapes are rigorously sorted before being vinified plot by plot in concrete and stainless steel vats, except for less than 10% of the harvest, which is vinified in barrels. Ageing takes place over 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new wood and 40% once-used, complemented by a stint in small vats (5% in glass and 5% in concrete).

Blend

The Clos du Clocher 2024 is composed of 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc.