La Clef de Voûte

SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU

Clef de Voûte, the second wine of Château La Voûte , charms with its elegance and delicious
character. Sourced from carefully selected plots on the clay clay-rich slopes of SaintSaint-ÉtienneÉtienne-dede-Lisse , it reflects the richness of an exceptional terroir. Fresh, fruity, and well well-balanced, this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is accessible and perfect for moments of conviviality with a touch of finesse.

BLENDING

  • 85% Merlot & 15% Cabernet Franc

Terroir

  • Total vineyard area: 3.93 ha
  • Average vine age: approximately 35 years
  • Commune: Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse

WINEGROWING

  • Our vines are cultivated using sustainable farming practices , including sexual confusion techniques to naturally manage pests.
  • The vineyard is maintained with alternating grass grass-covered and mechanically worked rows to improve the diversified flora all along the year.
  • Certification HVE 4.

WINEMAKING

  • Harvest: Handpicked in small crates, followed by the sorting table.
  • Grape Handling: Gently transferred using a peristaltic pump into inverted truncated stainless steel tanks. 5 plots = 5 tanks.
  • Vinification: Cold maceration for 48 hours, followed by fermentations.
  • Maceration after fermentation for 3 to 4 weeks.
  • Ageing: 100% new French oak barrels, sourced from six different coopers
  • The aging process lasts between 14 and 16 months , depending on the vintage.
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024

CONTACT

SCEA LA VOUTE

Bel Air – 33330 Saint Etienne de Lisse – France
Tél. : +33 5 57 51 19 33
Email: contact@chateau-la-voute.com
Tours & Tastings every Tuesdays with booking only

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