Château Moulin de Clotte
シャトー・ムーラン・ド・クロット
A 130-year-old family estate next door to Saint-Émilion, crafting terroir-driven Merlot blends on clay-limestone soils at outstanding value.
Château Moulin de Clotte is a historic estate dating back to 1890, located in Les Salles de Castillon — a village just a few kilometers east of Saint-Émilion. Under the stewardship of Françoise Lannoye of Vignobles Lannoye, the château overlooks 8 hectares of vineyards planted with 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec on clay-limestone (argilo-calcaire) soils. The estate's name recalls the locality of 'La Clotte' and an ancient windmill, of which only the millstone remains at the property entrance. Each parcel is vinified separately, followed by a post-fermentation maceration at 28°C for approximately 15 days to extract fruit while preserving roundness, then aged in vats for 18 months. The estate produces several cuvées, including the flagship Château Moulin de Clotte, the premium Arion, and the no-added-sulfite L'Authentique. The wines are regularly recognized by the Guide Hachette des Vins and medals from prestigious French competitions.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for Bordeaux lovers seeking approachable, food-friendly reds with genuine terroir character — especially fans of Saint-Émilion who want outstanding quality at a lower price point.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux special?
- Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux lies just east of Saint-Émilion, sharing nearly identical clay-limestone terroir. It produces wines of comparable quality and style, yet typically at significantly lower prices — making it one of Bordeaux's best value appellations.
- What grape varieties are used at Château Moulin de Clotte?
- The estate plants 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec. The Merlot thrives in the clay-limestone soils, delivering ripe red and black fruits, supple tannins, and a generous, rounded texture.
- How does the château approach winemaking?
- Each vineyard parcel is vinified separately to preserve its unique character. After alcoholic fermentation, a post-fermentation maceration at 28°C for roughly 15 days extracts fruit and structure. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged in vats for 18 months before bottling.
- What wines does Château Moulin de Clotte produce?
- The estate produces several cuvées: the classic Château Moulin de Clotte (the entry-level flagship), Arion (a premium selection rated in the Guide Hachette), L'Authentique (including a no-added-sulfite version), Cuvée Dominique, and Vieilles Vignes — offering choices for different occasions and budgets.
- Has Château Moulin de Clotte received any notable recognition?
- Yes. The Arion 2018 received one star in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2022, and multiple vintages have earned medals in prestigious French wine competitions. The estate's wines consistently score well with major international critics and are praised for their quality-to-price ratio.