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Chateau Clos de Sarpe, Saint Emilion, 2005

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Clos de Sarpe
$174.99
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From the legendary 2005 Bordeaux vintage, this Clos de Sarpe represents Right Bank winemaking at its most concentrated and age-worthy. The estate's 3.7-hectare walled vineyard on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau produces deeply colored, structured wines built for decades of cellaring. 2005 was a vintage of exceptional concentration and tannic structure—wines that needed patience. Now approaching two decades of age, this bottle is entering its drinking window, though it will continue to evolve for another 15-20 years. Expect power balanced by the limestone minerality that defines great Saint-Émilion. Decant 2-3 hours.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"Full, bright ruby. Brooding aromas of kirsch, black licorice and minerals. Sharply delineated and very tightly wound, but with superb intensity of black fruit, chocolate, earth and mineral flavors and excellent inner-palate energy. This mounts very slowly on the back, finishing with a youthfully sappy quality, firm tannins and impressive length. This wine from a chalky hillside on the Cotes east of the town of St. Emilion is typically high in acidity (the pH of the 2005 is 3.55), austere and downright unsexy in its youth, but this especially juicy 2005 boasts richer fruit than any recent vintage. Still, it will require at least 10 to 15 years of bottle aging." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

97 points

"Deep garnet-brick in color, the 2005 Clos de Sarpe has an absolute blockbuster nose of liquid licorice, violets, Chinese five spice and chocolate box with nuances of smoked meats, cigar box, cast iron pan and Marmite toast—really incredible intensity! The palate is full-bodied and rich yet with the most incredible freshness, giving very fine, velvety tannins and an incredibly long, very layered finish. Wow!" —Lisa Perrotti-Brown

More about Chateau Clos de Sarpe

Wine Details

  • Vintage

    2005

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled ribeye steak, herb-crusted lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, aged cheeses

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied with dark cherry, blackberry, and subtle oak. The palate shows mineral notes, firm tannins, and herbal character with a long, structured finish.