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 terroir, naturally balanced, allows the 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, present daily in the vineyards and at the cellar. Their approach aims to be respectful of life, with organic certification since 2022 and constant attention to detail, from the vine to the bottling. The vinifications are 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.
The Wine
Terroir argilo-calcaire, alluvions et limons en surface
Enherbement plein, engrais verts durant l’hiver (avoine, orge, vesce…)
Pas d’insecticide, pas d’acaricide, pas d’amendement de synthèse
Contre-bourgeons, épamprages rigoureux
Tri, éraflage, foulage, débourbage intégral des moûts
Fermentation sous contrôle des températures.
Remontages et aérations fractionnés pour des extractions en souplesse et intenses à la fois
Macération : 18 à 25 jours
Fermentation malolactique en cuves
Peu de soufre utilisé. Teneur totale une fois en bouteille : -50mg/litre
pH bas (environ 3.47) et acidités observées lors du choix de la date de vendange pour conserver de la fraîcheur en fin de bouche.
Tasting
Property tradition cuvée, this wine exalts aromas of black fruits revealing all the roundness of Merlot and the subtle tannic quality of Cabernet. The aromas oscillate between crunchiness, smokiness, and spiciness, making it a wine of character. The palate is ample, the finish is elegant with a well-adjusted hint of firmness. The silky tannins encourage tasting today; this wine can also be kept for about ten years.
To fully appreciate it, it is recommended to open and aerate the bottle for several tens of minutes before serving, at 17°.