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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | , , , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2055 |
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The 2020 Clerc Milon is composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36.5% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Carmenère. The wine has a beautiful crystal clear garnet red color with violet accents. The fresh and elegant nose exudes ripe morello cherry aromas followed by subtle notes of licorice and toast that complete a rich and complex yet light and airy bouquet. The wine is initially refined and silky, but on the palate the power of finely chiseled tannins gathers, wrapped in fresh flavors of red fruit, dark chocolate and dried flowers. The rich and harmonious flavors lead to a stylish and juicy finish with a slightly minty freshness. This has the potential to age incredibly long.
Château Clerc Milon is located in the northeast of the Pauillac appellation, on the beautiful Mousset ridge overlooking the Gironde. The winery has some 41 hectares of vines planted on a gentle slope that promotes both natural drainage and exposure to sunlight, while the nearby river creates a microclimate that protects the vines from spring frost, reduces the risk of hail and cooling in the summer. The soil consists of sandy gravel and clay-limestone. The vineyard is planted with 5 typical varieties of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (37%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Carmenere (1%). The average age of the vines is 53 years, probably one of the highest in the Medoc. The density of the vines is high, varying between 8,500 and 10,000 vines per hectare, depending on the plot.
A particularly mild winter and significantly higher-than-normal temperatures in early spring led to an early shoot, about ten days earlier than the long-term average. Fortunately, a snow shower at the end of March had no effect on the vines. Spring remained warmer than usual, with periods of heavy rainfall, especially in early May. Regular conditions returned in mid-May, bringing warm and dry weather and a significant acceleration of the vegetation cycle, especially during flowering, which occurred 12 days earlier than average. Contrasting weather in June gave way to early summer heat waves and drought, particularly noticeable in July. However, rains in August triggered the veraison process and helped the berries ripen evenly. The grapes were in perfect condition when the picking started. The 2020 harvest was one of the earliest ever, favored by exceptional anticyclonic weather and rising temperatures that brought all grape varieties to full maturity earlier than usual. The harvest at Chateau Clerc Milon took place between 9 and 28 September in ideal weather. The grapes were in perfect condition yielding beautifully balanced wines that are very full on the palate, supported by powerful yet seamless tannins and displaying great freshness. Although the yields were not exactly generous, the quality of the wines is such that the 2020 vintage will be one of the great successes of the decade.
FACT: Did you know that you get a nice discount if you choose to pick up in our Wine Warehouse
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Winery | Chateau Clerc Milon |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Rating
94+
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2027 - 2055
Reviewed by
William Kelley
Issue Date
6th Apr 2023
Source
April 2023 Week 1, The Wine Advocate
Aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper, exotic spices and burning embers introduce the 2020 Clerc Milon, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine that's seamless, concentrated and refined, with lively acids and a long, saline, violet-inflected finish. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the balance Petit Verdot, it's a terrific effort from this clay-limestone terroir that has benefited from so much investment in recent years.
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92
Drinking Window
2027 - 2045
From: Thrice Is Nice: Bordeaux 2020 in Bottle (Feb 2023)
The label of the 2020 Clerc Milon contains a discrete celebration of its half-century ownership by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The nose is quite strict at the moment, leaning more towards the red fruit side of the spectrum, touches of gravel and tobacco, gaining more black fruit as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy blackberry and bilberry fruit, gentle grip, maybe not quite as delineated as the 2020 d'Armailhac, yet with a subtle pencil lead note enhancing the finish. Very fine.
- By Neal Martin on December 2022
94
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Bordeaux 2020: Saving the Best for Last (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Clerc Milon is a total knock-out. The 2020 has come together impressively with élevage. It offers up a heady mix of blueberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, spice and crushed rocks, with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon character driving the overall feel.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2022
(90-92)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
From: 2020 Bordeaux En Primeur: Almost Back to Normal (Jun 2021)
The 2020 Clerc Milon is soft, fruity and supple. Inky red fruit, plum, lavender, rose petal and spice all meld together in the glass. The 2020 is not terribly complex, but it is open-knit, radiant, and incredibly appealing, even in the early going. I suspect it will offer quite a bit of pleasure right out of the gate. The proportion of Merlot is a bit higher in this year's blend, which no doubt contributes to the wine's appeal. Tasted two times.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2021
(91-93)
Drinking Window
2027 - 2045
From: Vingt-Vingt Vins: Bordeaux 2020 (May 2021)
The 2020 Clerc Milon has a crisp, well-defined bouquet that you might suspect derives from a cooler growing season. Mainly black fruit here, along with cedar and light sea spray/estuarine scents, unfolding nicely in the glass but always keeping something back. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. An elegant rather than powerful Clerc Milon, with a slightly ferrous, well-structured but never grippy finish and a saline aftertaste. Give this 4–5 years in bottle. Classic Pauillac through and through.
- By Neal Martin on April 2021
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Château Clerc Milon is located in the northeast of the Pauillac appellation, on the beautiful Mousset ridge overlooking the Gironde. The winery has some 41 hectares of vines planted on a gentle slope that promotes both natural drainage and exposure to sunlight, while the nearby river creates a microclimate that protects the vines from spring frost, reduces the risk of hail and cooling in the summer. The soil consists of sandy gravel and clay-limestone. The vineyard is planted with 5 typical varieties of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (37%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Carmenere (1%). The average age of the vines is 53 years, probably one of the highest in the Medoc. The density of the vines is high, varying between 8,500 and 10,000 vines per hectare, depending on the plot.
A legendary terroir, prestigious neighbours, a providential encounter: these factors mark the history and success of Château Clerc Milon. The terroir is in Pauillac, where some of the world's best wines are made. Its illustrious neighbors are Mouton and Lafite, whose nearby vines can be seen from the Château's terrace.
Winery Clerc Milon uses environmentally friendly, integrated viticultural techniques, which limit the use of pesticides to an absolute minimum. In the vineyard itself, the careful monitoring and strict plot selection are comparable to those of Mouton Rothschild. The winery makes, among other things, the great red Château Clerc Milon wine, with considerable potential for aging. The wine has a particularly successful association with the gravelly and claystone terroirs, and with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine is powerful, tannic, fruity and harmoniously full-bodied and shows all the typical elegance of the best Pauillac wines.
Château Clerc Milon was part of Mr. Lafite's vast estates in the 18th century, and was sold in the Revolution as a "national asset". The Clerc family then acquired it and joined that of the Pauillac hamlet of Milon where it was located. In 1970, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over Château Clerc Milon because he was very convinced of the wine's potential. The estate was only 16.5 hectares, just over half of its original size. Baron Philippe de Rothschild had a long reign (1922-1988). He was a man of culture (poet) and a man of action. He was marked by a series of important decisions, some of which would revolutionize, stamped by his constant personal dedication, spirit of independence and visionary genius within the world of wine.
In 1983, the label Château Clerc Milon was illustrated with a drawing of a pair of dancers made of precious stones. The drawing is a sumptuous work by a 17th-century goldsmith, which is also exhibited in the Museum at the neighboring winery Château Mouton Rothschild.
Over the years, the winery was expanded further and further. In 2011, among other things, with the commissioning of a 3,600 m² complex consisting of a semi-underground walking hall, a cellar, reception and tasting rooms.
The 2020 Clerc Milon is composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36.5% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Carmenère. The wine has a beautiful crystal clear garnet red color with violet accents. The fresh and elegant nose exudes ripe morello cherry aromas followed by subtle notes of licorice and toast that complete a rich and complex yet light and airy bouquet. The wine is initially refined and silky, but on the palate the power of finely chiseled tannins gathers, wrapped in fresh flavors of red fruit, dark chocolate and dried flowers. The rich and harmonious flavors lead to a stylish and juicy finish with a slightly minty freshness. This has the potential to age incredibly long.
Château Clerc Milon is located in the northeast of the Pauillac appellation, on the beautiful Mousset ridge overlooking the Gironde. The winery has some 41 hectares of vines planted on a gentle slope that promotes both natural drainage and exposure to sunlight, while the nearby river creates a microclimate that protects the vines from spring frost, reduces the risk of hail and cooling in the summer. The soil consists of sandy gravel and clay-limestone. The vineyard is planted with 5 typical varieties of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (37%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Carmenere (1%). The average age of the vines is 53 years, probably one of the highest in the Medoc. The density of the vines is high, varying between 8,500 and 10,000 vines per hectare, depending on the plot.
A particularly mild winter and significantly higher-than-normal temperatures in early spring led to an early shoot, about ten days earlier than the long-term average. Fortunately, a snow shower at the end of March had no effect on the vines. Spring remained warmer than usual, with periods of heavy rainfall, especially in early May. Regular conditions returned in mid-May, bringing warm and dry weather and a significant acceleration of the vegetation cycle, especially during flowering, which occurred 12 days earlier than average. Contrasting weather in June gave way to early summer heat waves and drought, particularly noticeable in July. However, rains in August triggered the veraison process and helped the berries ripen evenly. The grapes were in perfect condition when the picking started. The 2020 harvest was one of the earliest ever, favored by exceptional anticyclonic weather and rising temperatures that brought all grape varieties to full maturity earlier than usual. The harvest at Chateau Clerc Milon took place between 9 and 28 September in ideal weather. The grapes were in perfect condition yielding beautifully balanced wines that are very full on the palate, supported by powerful yet seamless tannins and displaying great freshness. Although the yields were not exactly generous, the quality of the wines is such that the 2020 vintage will be one of the great successes of the decade.
FACT: Did you know that you get a nice discount if you choose to pick up in our Wine Warehouse
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Winery | Chateau Clerc Milon |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Rating
94+
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2027 - 2055
Reviewed by
William Kelley
Issue Date
6th Apr 2023
Source
April 2023 Week 1, The Wine Advocate
Aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper, exotic spices and burning embers introduce the 2020 Clerc Milon, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine that's seamless, concentrated and refined, with lively acids and a long, saline, violet-inflected finish. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the balance Petit Verdot, it's a terrific effort from this clay-limestone terroir that has benefited from so much investment in recent years.
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
92
Drinking Window
2027 - 2045
From: Thrice Is Nice: Bordeaux 2020 in Bottle (Feb 2023)
The label of the 2020 Clerc Milon contains a discrete celebration of its half-century ownership by Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The nose is quite strict at the moment, leaning more towards the red fruit side of the spectrum, touches of gravel and tobacco, gaining more black fruit as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy blackberry and bilberry fruit, gentle grip, maybe not quite as delineated as the 2020 d'Armailhac, yet with a subtle pencil lead note enhancing the finish. Very fine.
- By Neal Martin on December 2022
94
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Bordeaux 2020: Saving the Best for Last (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Clerc Milon is a total knock-out. The 2020 has come together impressively with élevage. It offers up a heady mix of blueberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, spice and crushed rocks, with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon character driving the overall feel.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2022
(90-92)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
From: 2020 Bordeaux En Primeur: Almost Back to Normal (Jun 2021)
The 2020 Clerc Milon is soft, fruity and supple. Inky red fruit, plum, lavender, rose petal and spice all meld together in the glass. The 2020 is not terribly complex, but it is open-knit, radiant, and incredibly appealing, even in the early going. I suspect it will offer quite a bit of pleasure right out of the gate. The proportion of Merlot is a bit higher in this year's blend, which no doubt contributes to the wine's appeal. Tasted two times.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2021
(91-93)
Drinking Window
2027 - 2045
From: Vingt-Vingt Vins: Bordeaux 2020 (May 2021)
The 2020 Clerc Milon has a crisp, well-defined bouquet that you might suspect derives from a cooler growing season. Mainly black fruit here, along with cedar and light sea spray/estuarine scents, unfolding nicely in the glass but always keeping something back. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. An elegant rather than powerful Clerc Milon, with a slightly ferrous, well-structured but never grippy finish and a saline aftertaste. Give this 4–5 years in bottle. Classic Pauillac through and through.
- By Neal Martin on April 2021
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Château Clerc Milon is located in the northeast of the Pauillac appellation, on the beautiful Mousset ridge overlooking the Gironde. The winery has some 41 hectares of vines planted on a gentle slope that promotes both natural drainage and exposure to sunlight, while the nearby river creates a microclimate that protects the vines from spring frost, reduces the risk of hail and cooling in the summer. The soil consists of sandy gravel and clay-limestone. The vineyard is planted with 5 typical varieties of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (37%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Carmenere (1%). The average age of the vines is 53 years, probably one of the highest in the Medoc. The density of the vines is high, varying between 8,500 and 10,000 vines per hectare, depending on the plot.
A legendary terroir, prestigious neighbours, a providential encounter: these factors mark the history and success of Château Clerc Milon. The terroir is in Pauillac, where some of the world's best wines are made. Its illustrious neighbors are Mouton and Lafite, whose nearby vines can be seen from the Château's terrace.
Winery Clerc Milon uses environmentally friendly, integrated viticultural techniques, which limit the use of pesticides to an absolute minimum. In the vineyard itself, the careful monitoring and strict plot selection are comparable to those of Mouton Rothschild. The winery makes, among other things, the great red Château Clerc Milon wine, with considerable potential for aging. The wine has a particularly successful association with the gravelly and claystone terroirs, and with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine is powerful, tannic, fruity and harmoniously full-bodied and shows all the typical elegance of the best Pauillac wines.
Château Clerc Milon was part of Mr. Lafite's vast estates in the 18th century, and was sold in the Revolution as a "national asset". The Clerc family then acquired it and joined that of the Pauillac hamlet of Milon where it was located. In 1970, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over Château Clerc Milon because he was very convinced of the wine's potential. The estate was only 16.5 hectares, just over half of its original size. Baron Philippe de Rothschild had a long reign (1922-1988). He was a man of culture (poet) and a man of action. He was marked by a series of important decisions, some of which would revolutionize, stamped by his constant personal dedication, spirit of independence and visionary genius within the world of wine.
In 1983, the label Château Clerc Milon was illustrated with a drawing of a pair of dancers made of precious stones. The drawing is a sumptuous work by a 17th-century goldsmith, which is also exhibited in the Museum at the neighboring winery Château Mouton Rothschild.
Over the years, the winery was expanded further and further. In 2011, among other things, with the commissioning of a 3,600 m² complex consisting of a semi-underground walking hall, a cellar, reception and tasting rooms.
