Château Clerc Milon
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
The 2014 Clerc Milon has a vivacious and forward bouquet with cedar and graphite-infused black fruit, violet traces emerging with time, oozing with class. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, graphite once more defining the appellation. It's tensile and almost citrus-fresh on the finish. Plenty of energy is evident in this Pauillac, which should guarantee its longevity. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, March 2024)
The 2014 Clerc Milon has a vivacious and forward bouquet with cedar and graphite-infused black fruit, violet traces emerging with time, oozing with class. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, graphite once more defining the appellation. It's tensile and almost citrus-fresh on the finish. Plenty of energy is evident in this Pauillac, which should guarantee its longevity. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, March 2024)
Pleasing and everything you want from Pauillac. Red currant and subtle leather aromas with a touch of dusty rock notes.
Pleasing and everything you want from Pauillac. Red currant and subtle leather aromas with a touch of dusty rock notes.
Nov 10th, 2017
Fifth wine in flight four for the Bordeaux Master's Class at Heart's Delight with wines from Saint Julien and Pauillac.
Deep to medium ruby red. Notes of cassis, tobacco and red currants on the nose. Solid acidity and heavy tannins (7/10). Medium bodied with a touch of greenery, red cherries and dustiness. Long finish. Drink from 2018 till 2040.
Fifth wine in flight four for the Bordeaux Master's Class at Heart's Delight with wines from Saint Julien and Pauillac.
Deep to medium ruby red. Notes of cassis, tobacco and red currants on the nose. Solid acidity and heavy tannins (7/10). Medium bodied with a touch of greenery, red cherries and dustiness. Long finish. Drink from 2018 till 2040.
Riper and fresher than the d'Armailhac. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, soft fine mineral, soft leather, wood shavings, powdery dry earth and stones. Bright acidity and finish.
Riper and fresher than the d'Armailhac. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, soft fine mineral, soft leather, wood shavings, powdery dry earth and stones. Bright acidity and finish.
Jan 28th, 2017
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Bordeaux Master Class - May 13, 2017
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Apr 13th, 2017
The season for cocottes (in the northern hemisphere at least) is upon us. Starting the season off with a spinach soufflé, roasted zucchini, and a grilled burger, with sharp cheddar and mixed greens, on a brioche bun.
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👁 As for the wine...This is a red wine with a deep ruby hue.
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👃 This wine has a medium (+) intensity of developing aromas, including, primary notes of black cherry, blackberry, black cassis, plum, fig, licorice, and violets, secondary notes of cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, and tertiary notes of leather, earth, espresso, sweet tobacco.
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👄 Palate is dry. It has medium (+) acidity, medium (+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium (+) intensity of flavors consistent with the aromas on the nose. The finish is medium (+).
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This is a very good wine and may be consumed now but has potential for (and will improve with) further aging. It still has so much life in it and is not as expressive and integrated as I suspect it could be with more time.
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Chateau Clerc Milon, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Vintage 2014. ABV 13.5%.
The season for cocottes (in the northern hemisphere at least) is upon us. Starting the season off with a spinach soufflé, roasted zucchini, and a grilled burger, with sharp cheddar and mixed greens, on a brioche bun.
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👁 As for the wine...This is a red wine with a deep ruby hue.
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👃 This wine has a medium (+) intensity of developing aromas, including, primary notes of black cherry, blackberry, black cassis, plum, fig, licorice, and violets, secondary notes of cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, and tertiary notes of leather, earth, espresso, sweet tobacco.
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👄 Palate is dry. It has medium (+) acidity, medium (+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium (+) intensity of flavors consistent with the aromas on the nose. The finish is medium (+).
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This is a very good wine and may be consumed now but has potential for (and will improve with) further aging. It still has so much life in it and is not as expressive and integrated as I suspect it could be with more time.
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Chateau Clerc Milon, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Vintage 2014. ABV 13.5%.
2/3 Sauvignon, 1/3 Merlot (approx).
2/3 Sauvignon, 1/3 Merlot (approx).
Jun 23rd, 2019
You would have liked this one Dad. Cheers until we meet again😢
You would have liked this one Dad. Cheers until we meet again😢
Feb 17th, 2019