Château Clerc Milon 2024
En Primeur Wines – delivery in early 2027
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Clerc Milon 2024
Tasting
Color This 2024 vintage displays a deep and intense red color, reflecting its concentration and richness.
Nose The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of blueberry and raspberry, enriched by nuances of sweet spices, cedar, mocha, and chocolate, forming a complex and elegant ensemble.
Palate The texture stands out for its creamy and refined character. The perfectly balanced structure highlights fine and pure tannins that give the wine a remarkable brilliance and harmony.
Food and wine pairings This great Pauillac wine will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, game, or slow-cooked dishes. Aged hard cheeses will also make an excellent accompaniment.
Service and aging To fully appreciate Château Clerc Milon 2024, serve it between 16 and 18°C after decanting for an hour. This vintage can be kept until around 2044, or even longer under good storage conditions.
Other characteristics This wine has an alcoholic volume of 13.0% and a pH of 3.72, giving it a nice balance between power and freshness.
The power and refinement of an exceptional Pauillac wine
The property
The Château Clerc Milon, located in Pauillac in the prestigious Bordeaux region, is a 41-hectare vineyard, classified as a 5ᵉ grand cru in 1855. Acquired in 1970 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, it has been modernized with ecological facilities, including a gravity-fed cellar. Today led by Camille, Philippe Sereys and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, the estate stands out for its commitment to the arts and its exceptional terroir, neighboring the famous Lafite and Mouton Rothschild.
The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Clerc Milon extends over 41 hectares in Pauillac, benefiting from an exceptional terroir composed of gravel and clay-limestone soils. The average age of the vines is 47 years, giving the grapes remarkable concentration and complexity. This mosaic of terroirs, typical of Pauillac, allows the production of wines of great finesse and beautiful depth.
The vintage
The year 2024 began with a mild winter with abundant rainfall, followed by an early bud break at the end of March. After a relatively dry April, May brought significant rains with cool temperatures. The mild summer gradually established a beneficial water deficit. The harvest, which began on September 24, ended in early October under a radiant sun, allowing a high-quality harvest.
Vinification and aging
After a rigorous selection of the grapes, the vinification of Château Clerc Milon 2024 was carried out in accordance with Bordeaux traditions. The aging continued for 18 months in French oak barrels, 55% of which were new, allowing the wine to develop its structure and aromatic complexity while preserving the fruit and freshness.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (66%), complemented by Merlot (24%), Cabernet Franc (8%), and small touches of Carmenère (1%) and Petit Verdot (1%).
