Clos de L'Esperance Lussac Saint Emilion 2022 (Email Sale, Arrives 4/26)

Alcohol: 14%

Grape(s): 100% Merlot

Localization: Lussac Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Tasting Notes: Clos de l'Esperance has a rich and round bouquet of ripe red and black fruit (cherry, blackcurrant), as well as a touch of vanilla. The tannins are quite smooth. The freshness and spiciness of the nose come through in the palate.

The Domain: Clos de l’Esperance was the first investment of Jules Monroux at the age of 22. He is a 5th generation of winemaker in the Saint Emilion area. His father Antoine, owns and runs Chateau Franc Bigaroux in the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation. Clos de l’Esperance is a little 15 acre vineyard of Merlot, planted on top of the Lussac Saint Emilion appellation, on clay and limestone soils. This is the ideal climate and terroir for producing top-quality Merlot.