Clos des Litanies 1998
13%
0.75L
Intensity
A 100% Merlot Pomerol combining all the qualities to please, from its fruity character to the elegance of its tannins.
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Clos des Litanies 1998
The wine
Jean de Valon, Abbot Commander of the Order of Malta, appointed Brother Matthieu Bossuet to the parish of Saint-Jean de Pomerol in April 1514. This pious man, with his reputation for honesty and virtue, enjoyed spending time in a charming vineyard reading his breviary in peace and quiet and reciting the litanies of the Holy Virgin Mary and the saints. It was therefore only natural that the winegrowers decided to name this beautiful spot Clos des Litanies, as a tribute to the priest they greatly admired.
The deep red colour of this nectar reveals a delicate, elegant and complex nose, brimming with subtle red fruit aromas. Concentrated and intense on the palate, it reveals well-presented tannins that blend beautifully with the aromas of the nose, while gently leading to a long, flavoursome finish. This cuvée can be enjoyed while young or after several years of cellaring.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Marginally marked labelOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pomerol
Owner: Clos des Litanies
Vintage: 1998
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 0.84 hectares
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine