TN: 00 Clos Saint Julien [St Emilion]
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 3:27 am
00 Clos Saint Julien [St Emilion] Despite the name, this is a St. Emilion, and this was its debut vintage. Purchased EP, served cool over two days. 12.5% abv. Has an informative Jeff Davies label, so one can learn about all the exhaustive efforts the owners put into this half cab franc, half merlot blend from a vineyard next to Soutard. Unfined and unfiltered so we did get some gritty sediment in the bottom of the bottle. I really enjoyed this and it's at a wonderful spot on its curve. I don't think it has peaked already (the last time I had one was a year ago) but on the second day this time, it was even better. It shows creme de cassis on the nose; tannins are well resolved on the palate, and not really any lightening. Palate doesn't scream cab franc driven St Em -- like its neighbors -- but its smooth, creamy, an A- in my ledger. Tiny production wine, not readily available, but based on this, I would try anything of theirs. It's minerality reminds me of Moulin St Georges.
It has aged very well, so I won't worry too much about these.
It has aged very well, so I won't worry too much about these.