2016 Château Clerc Milon

$169.95

Vivino Rating

4.2

A medium-to-full-bodied wine by Avignonesi and Campanelle, featuring cedar, balsamic, citrus, and red cherry aromas, with firm tannins and a fresh, exciting character.

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About the bottle

Country

France

Region

Pauillac, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

Producer

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Vareital

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vareital Composition

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot,13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenère

Pairs With

Specifications

2016

Vintage

2040

Drink By

13.5

ABV

Vinification

Notes from critics

Hints of cedar, balsamic, citrus and red cherry on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are fresh and vivid. Tight and reserved, but exciting at the same time. A wine made by Avignonesi and Campanelle.

Hot crushed stones and dark berries jump out of the glass. Full body, very dense fruit and powerful tannins, yet it remains agile and bright with beauty and energy. So muscular and toned. Truly outstanding Clerc for the future. Unwavering nature to this. Try after 2024.

Always more muscular and powerful than Armailhac, there's no surprise that this has closed down more than its sibling. The complexity of the layers are still on display, showcasing fresh menthol, cranberry, white pepper, black olive, rose and blackberry, all wrapped up in a tight tannic hold. There are some wonderful toasted caramel notes, subdued but rich and tight, waiting to show their exuberance on the finish. There's no doubt that this is as good as I thought en primeur, but it needs time to open up, and I would suggest the full 10 years. 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenere finish up the blend.