Bordeaux Château Guillot Clauzel 6 bouteilles 2019

Critics’ Scores

Critical Acclaim

The Château Guillot Clauzel 2019 has garnered impressive recognition from the international wine press. Wine-Searcher’s critics’ consensus score stands at 93/100, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for this vintage. Furthermore, individual critics have awarded scores reaching 97.5/100, placing this micro-production among the vintage’s elite performers. These accolades underscore the remarkable quality achieved in Thienpont’s second vintage at the estate.

The Estate

Château Guillot Clauzel 2019 — Pomerol’s Hidden Gem

Château Guillot Clauzel 2019 represents a remarkable chapter in Pomerol’s storied history. This tiny 2.4-hectare estate occupies a privileged south-facing slope in the heart of the appellation, producing merely 500 cases per vintage. Indeed, the property underwent a transformative evolution when Guillaume Thienpont assumed winemaking responsibilities, bringing his unparalleled expertise from Le Pin and Vieux Château Certan to this intimate vineyard.

The 2019 vintage marked only Thienpont’s second harvest at Guillot Clauzel, yet the results were nothing short of extraordinary. Moreover, critics immediately recognized the wines as exemplifying Pomerol’s exceptional performance that year. This six-bottle case offers collectors an opportunity to acquire one of the Right Bank’s most sought-after micro-productions from an outstanding vintage.

This Lot

Available as 6 bottles case — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

The Heart of Pomerol’s Plateau

The vineyard thrives on the famed Pomerol plateau, where iron-rich clay over gravel subsoils create ideal conditions for Merlot cultivation. Furthermore, the south-facing exposition ensures optimal sun exposure throughout the growing season, allowing the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic maturity. The estate’s compact size enables meticulous parcel-by-parcel viticulture, with each vine receiving individual attention during the crucial ripening period.

Vinification & Ageing

Guillaume Thienpont’s Precision Approach

Thienpont applies the same meticulous techniques that have elevated Le Pin to legendary status. The winemaking team employs gentle extraction methods during fermentation, respecting the delicate fruit expression while building structure and depth. Subsequently, the wine undergoes élevage in carefully selected French oak barrels, with the proportion of new wood calibrated to enhance rather than overwhelm the wine’s natural elegance.

Throughout the ageing process, Thienpont monitors each barrel individually, conducting rackings only when necessary to preserve freshness. Moreover, the extended maturation period allows the wine to develop remarkable textural complexity while maintaining vibrant acidity. This approach yields wines that balance Pomerol’s signature opulence with outstanding precision and length.

Vintage Character

2019 — Pomerol’s Vintage of the Decade

The 2019 vintage delivered exceptional conditions across Bordeaux’s Right Bank, yet Pomerol emerged as the undisputed star of the appellation. Indeed, critics universally proclaimed it the appellation of the vintage, with wines from the plateau achieving extraordinary levels of concentration and elegance. The growing season provided ideal weather patterns, combining warm days with cool nights that preserved aromatic complexity while allowing full phenolic ripeness.

Furthermore, Pomerol’s clay-gravel terroirs thrived in 2019, producing wines that are aromatic, sensuous, and remarkably concentrated. The vintage combines opulent fruit expression with structural finesse, creating wines built for both immediate pleasure and extended cellaring. Consequently, top estates like Guillot Clauzel crafted wines that capture Pomerol’s essence with unprecedented purity and depth.

Tasting Notes

Exceptional Textural Finesse

The Château Guillot Clauzel 2019 reveals extraordinary depth from the first encounter, displaying layers of black plum, dark cherry, and chocolate enrobed in silky tannins. Moreover, the wine exhibits Pomerol’s signature truffle and wet earth character, already discernible despite its youth. The palate showcases exceptional textural finesse, simultaneously creamy and elegant, with racy contours that provide structure without weight. Additionally, notes of licorice and graphite emerge on the finish, extending gracefully across a remarkably long, pure conclusion. The wine demonstrates captivating balance between its rich fruit core and architectural frame, suggesting outstanding ageing potential through 2049.

Service & Pairing

At the Table

This Pomerol pairs magnificently with richly flavored dishes that complement its opulent texture and earthy complexity. Serve alongside roasted duck breast with truffle jus, beef Wellington, or wild mushroom risotto to echo the wine’s savory dimensions. Additionally, mature hard cheeses such as aged Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano provide excellent companions. While already approachable, patience will reward collectors as the wine’s extraordinary depth continues to unfold over the next two decades.

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