An exceptional Clinet in 2021. Richly scented, dark and roguish, a touch of sour cherry and perfume to the nose. Round, supple, generous and vibrant on the palate – this has a lifeforce to it with nuance of red berry flavour and real persistency as well as juicy acidity. I love the upfront nature of this and the really quite vivid and expressive red fruits while the background gives the savoury, menthol, liquorice notes offering depth and wideness – lots of terroir and grape markers in the glass – particularly the high percentage (25%) of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Tannins are firm and supportive with the overall freshness lifting the frame, delivering a full mouthfeel with a density of tannins and black fruit that doesn’t dip. Well worked and presented. A touch of wood on the finish but subtle and supportive. You also get the florality all the way through which is just so appealing. Supremely well worked, charming but also confident – I absolutely love it and it clearly stood out every time tasting it – four times in total. | Decanter | 2022 | 95
Druiven: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Clinet, gelegen in Pomerol, staat bekend om zijn Grand Vin met gigantisch rijpingspotentieel. Sinds 1998 is het eigendom van de familie Laborde. In de 27 hectare wijngaarden is voornamelijk Merlot aangeplant met een aandeel Cabernet Sauvignon. Rondom het Château zijn al sinds 1595 wijngaarden te vinden. De Grand Vin fermenteert in RVS en rijpt vervolgens gedurende 16 maanden in Frans eiken waarvan 75% nieuw. In de wijnmakerij werkt men met een innovatief systeem dat de vaten gedurende rijping roteert, hierdoor hoeft men niet te roeren en krijgt de wijn tijd om tot rust te komen. Andere wijnen van dit Château: Fleur de Clinet en Ronan by Clinet.
Decanter 95 | Anson 94 | Parker 94 | Vinous 94 | Suckling 94 | Robinson 17