2023 Château Clos de Sarpe

Very polished and refined, with succulent fruit and a creamy texture. Medium body. Bright finish. From organically grown grapes. (04/2024)

Coming from tiny yields of 35 hectoliters per hectare (and the 100th vintage for the Beyney Family), the 2023 Château Clos De Sarpe is 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot raised in 70% new Burgundy barrels. A rich, concentrated wine, it boasts a deep purple hue and delivers powerful aromatics of cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and spicy wood, medium to full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, and beautiful yet building tannins. It picks up more floral and spicy nuances with air and is a beautiful, absolutely classic wine from this château that readers will love. The 2023 hit 14.5% alcohol with an incredibly low pH of 3.35. It’s going to have 50+ years of life. (05/2024)

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Clos de Sarpe jumps from the glass with bold notes of juicy plums and black cherries followed by hints of Indian spices, violets, and licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate has a racy backbone and fine-grained tannins supporting the bright black fruit flavors, finishing with a cheeky floral lift. The blend is 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. (05/2024)