Chateau Clos de Sarpe 1999
- Vintage
- 1999
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Country
- France
- Size
- 0.75L
- Grape
- Bordeaux Blend Red
- Type
- Red Wine
- Ratings
The 1999 Clos de Sarpe is medium to deep garnet-brick in color and gives up intense notions of new leather, incense, spice box and unsmoked cigars over a core of kirsch, preserved plums and figs. Medium-bodied with a great core of mid-palate fruit and tons of spicy layers, it has velvety tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish. -WA
Clos de Sarpe is an interesting wine that clearly represents its stony, limestone terroir. Prior to being in the hands of the Beyney family, Clos de Sarpe was owned by the Baron du Foussat de Bogeron, who let go of the estate in 1923 when it was purchased by Jean Beyney. Since the property was purchased by the Beyney family, the estate has remained a family owned vineyard. Chateau Clos de Sarpe has been passed down from generation to generation in the Beney family. Currently, the estate is managed by Christine Beyney and Jean-Guy Beyney.