The Producer
Le Clos du Notaire is above all a story of people and passion. Owned by Amélie Osmond and Victor Mischler since 2015, this property has long been cultivated as a vineyard garden adjacent to a family home. This estate has traversed the decades in relative discretion. The current owners have chosen to take over this heritage with the desire to restore its rightful place, respecting the soul of the place and the work of previous generations, while bringing their own sensitivity.
Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, Le Clos du Notaire rests on clay-limestone soils that favor wines that are both structured and elegant. This naturally balanced terroir allows Merlot to express itself with precision, offering wines with aromas of ripe fruits, supported by freshness and beautiful tension. The human scale of the vineyard allows for careful observation of each plot and particularly meticulous work.
Today, Clos du Notaire is supported by its dedicated owners, who are present daily in the vineyards and at the winery. Their approach is respectful of life, with organic certification since 2022 and constant attention to detail, from the vine to the bottling. The winemaking is conducted with precision to preserve the purity of the fruit and the identity of the terroir, giving rise to sincere, elegant wines that are deeply rooted in their history.True CRUSH!
The Wine
Terroir : Graves argilo-calcaire.
Superficie : 10 hectares.
Age moyen des vignes : 21 ans
Désherbage mécanique, engrais verts durant l’hiver (avoine, orge, vesce…)
Travail du sol 1 rang sur 2, alternance tous les ans
Epamprage, effeuillage
Pas d’insecticide, pas d’acaricide, pas d’amendement de synthèse
Contrôles de maturité avant récolte
Tri, éraflage, foulage, débourbage intégral des moûts
Fermentation sous contrôle des températures
Remontages et aérations fractionnés quotidiens
Macération : 18 jours.
Fermentation malolactique en cuves.
Tasting
Mono-cépage, ce vin développe des arômes frais, fruités et révèle toute la gourmandise du Merlot noir. Vin plaisir (sans aucune note boisée), il est idéal pour tous les moments de convivialité (apéritifs, tapas, barbecue…) et est caractérisé par son accessibilité gustative et son rapport qualité/prix/plaisir exceptionnel.