Château Clerc Milon 2024

Radiant ruby red; delicately fragrant, floral, with chalky minerality and bright fruit, a hint of dark chocolate; elegant on the palate, irresistibly seductive fruit, wrapped in the finest tannins, refined, balanced and with very good length. The vintage is interpreted very well.

Fragranced red cherries and plums on the nose with freshly picked strawberries. Chewy and ripe, with lovely concentration and tannin texture here, lifted and alive. Succulent and round, broad and really complete. Lovely accents of spice, bitterness, minerality and density from the fruit and tannins. Super fun and really vibrant and alive. 1% Carmenère and 1% Petit Verdot complete the blend. Aged 18 months, 55% new barrels. pH 3.72.

Flowers, black cherries, currants, spice, and tobacco form the core here. The wine is bright, fresh, crisp, gentle, and minty, with a refreshing note on the finish. While this will be delicious when young, give it some time in the bottle, as it will improve with age. Picking took place September 7-September 29. The wine blends 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenere. 13.5% ABV, 3.83 pH. Picking took place September 24 - October 6. Drink from 2028-2045. 92-94 Pts

Fleshy, tender and heady, the nose is all ripe red fruits lifted by a hint of white pepper. Silky and aromatic, the palate reveals a velvety texture that caresses the mouth, with superb balance, carried by perfumed, perfectly ripe red and black fruits, and a rich mocha finish.

Clerc-Milon continues its steadfast pursuit of quality and authenticity. Its Bouquet is detailed and high-definition. Its floral nuances evoke peonies, while fruity notes are embodied by aromas of blackberries and blueberries. With medium density, the wine boasts precision in its fine-grained tannins. These are paired with a structuring acidity that imparts freshness and salinity. A Clerc-Milon combining subtlety and vigour.

Excellent quality, well defined, you see the grip of the terroir here, and the floral edge of Cabernet and Carmenère, with its spicy side, and beautiful lift. Clearly needs time to fully open, this has the cassis, cigar box and leather feel of a great old school Pauillac. Lovely. Harvest 24 September to 6 October. 3.72 pH. 55% new oak.

Deep, intense red color. Very aromatic nose, with ripe, subtle fruit, developing with purity and becoming very pleasant in the glass. Juicy on the attack, savory on the mid-palate, with a texture that is both velvety and lively, the wine lingers with a nice, pleasant length. A hint of acidity that will integrate with ageing. Blend: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère, 1% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 13% - pH: 3.72.