Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 5eme Cru 2014
Product Number: 12-80423
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| APPELLATION / REGION | Bordeaux, Pauillac |
|---|---|
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon 58% ; Merlot 29% ; Cabernet Franc 11% ; Petit Verdot 1% ; Carmenère 1% |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | Wine Maker Tasting Note: The colour is a deep garnet red with a purple tint. The refined and elegant nose displays perfectly ripe fruit, while hints of graphite and liquorice together with aromatic verbena notes leave an impression of sappy freshness. From a very full-bodied attack, the flavours build towards a rich and harmonious balance. The tannins are well-rounded, silky and creamy, underpinning the expression of spicy, judicious oak. The long and full finish is sustained by an attractive freshness on vanilla and forest floor notes. eRobert Parker (WA) : RP90-92/100 Neal Martin The Château Clerc-Milon 2014 contains less Merlot than usual as the old vines produced just 15 hectoliters per hectare. The blend consists of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère. Like the d’Armailhac '14, there is a sense of opulence on the nose, ripe blackberry intermingling with black olives. The palate is rich and quite tangy on the entry. This is a “full-on” Clerc-Milon, quite extravagant in the context of the vintage, not a shy Pauillac, perhaps due to that expressive old vine Merlot? There is a pinch of soy on the finish that continues onto the aftertaste. Feisty Clerc-Milon for those who want a bit of va-va-va-voom in their Pauillac. Wine Spectator (WS) 92/100 This is defined by a large, rounded core of enticing cassis, cherry preserves and plum compote, while light anise and briar notes hang in the background. Offers an ample spine for balance, but this feels like it may be approachable sooner because of that ball of fruit. Best from 2018 through 2028. Wine Enthusiast (WE) 94/100 This property continues its upward trend. It is a solid wine, packed with great ripe fruit. Old vines give extra concentration and depth of flavor. The wine has great potential, with both its tannins and rich fruit playing strongly. Drink from 2023. Jancis Robinson 16/20 - When to drink: 2023 to 2035 This seems to be taking on a bit of flesh. The acidity is not too obvious but it's a little bit stringier than the Armailhac. Marked acidity and not so luscious. Tannins well in evidence. Quite muscular. Jancis Robinson Other Critics Score :- Decanter 17.5/20 La Revue du Vin de France 16.5/20 - When to drink: 2025+ Tasted: 01-Jun-2016 Gault & Millau 17/20 - Tasted: 01-Jun-2015 Falstaff Magazin 93-95/100 - Tasted: 01-Apr-2015 Vinous Antonio Galloni 91-94/100 - Tasted: 01-Apr-2015 James Suckling 91-92/100 - Tasted: 19-Mar-2015 Bettane et Desseauve 18/20 Vinum Wine Magazine 17/20 - When to drink: 2022 to 2035 |
| Rating | RP:90-92 WS:92 WE:94 |
| Award | JS91-92; Decanter 17.5/20 |
| Size | 75cl |
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