Ratings: Gault Millau 18.5/20, Robert Parker 92/100, RVF 17/20, B&D 15.5/20, Wine Spectator 92-94/100, Decanter 17/20, Jacques Dupont 17.5/20, Bernard Burtschy 94-96/100, Jancis Robinson 17/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine)
Château Clinet is located in the heart of the best plots of the Pomerol appellation, on the famous Günz gravel terrace: the terroir of the world’s greatest Merlots! A dense, massive structure, underpinned by spicy tannins—the very epitome of a Pomerol for aging. A great 2005!
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Eye
a deep burgundy dress with black highlights
Nose
reveals notes of stone fruit, prunes, and blackberry jam against a subtly woody backdrop
Palate
These aromas carry through on the palate, supported by a dense, full-bodied structure with spicy tannins. The quintessential age-worthy Pomerol, perfect with red meats and game.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, de l'agneau, des gibiers...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Dense, voluptuous, with silky tannins, Clinet is the archetype of a great Pomerol from the plateau, consistently ranking among the appellation’s finest. Ronan Laborde has high hopes for the replanting of part of the vineyard. It must be said that the deep, old gravel soils, mixed with clay and iron-rich silt, located at the summit of the Pomerol plateau, are what make Clinet’s 11.27 hectares so unique. Here, we are at the heart of the appellation’s finest terroirs.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in the 14th century, this 11.26-hectare estate was already known as a château by the 17th century. Located in the heart of the Pomerol high plateau, it features the clay-gravel terroir characteristic of the appellation. Its grape variety mix is less traditional: 12% Cabernet Sauvignon complements the traditional Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc. Owned by Georges Audy until 1985, then by GAN-Assurances until 1998, it now belongs to the Laborde family, who also own vineyards in Tokaj and who equipped it with an ultramodern underground cellar in 1999. Ronan Laborde has been at the helm since 2003.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2019 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The Laborde family, owners of the estate since 1999, produce a lovely, classic Pomerol—charming and always elegant—with a focus on freshness. It must be said that the estate boasts superb terroir, situated in the heart of the Pomerol high plateau, on clay-gravel soils that lend the wine power and intensity. The château is also equipped with state-of-the-art winemaking facilities.
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