2021 Château Clerc Milon Grand Cru Classé Pauillac

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Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2021 |
Grape | , , , |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
Drink window | 2030 - 2052 |
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Château Clerc Milon is located in the north-east of the Pauillac appellation, on the beautiful Mousset ridge overlooking the Gironde. The estate has some 41 hectares of vines planted on a gentle slope which favours both natural drainage and exposure to sunlight, while the nearby river creates a microclimate that protects the vines from frost in spring, reduces the risk of hail and provides cooling in summer. The soils are composed 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.
The Château Clerc Milon 2021 is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Carmenere. The grapes were harvested from September 22 to October 8. Lots of fresh fruit on the nose with peppers and flowers. The wine is rich and complex with balanced tannins and precision. Black fruit on the finish with a touch of cocoa. 55% new barrels were used for this wine.
FACT: Also worth mentioning that we buy the (Bordeaux) wines directly and never through intermediaries, because then we do not know which journeys the wine has made and how it has been treated. The wines come from the cellars of the Chateau directly to our conditioned Warehouse in Dordrecht where all our wines are stored .
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Winery | Chateau Clerc Milon |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2030 |
Drinking till | 2052 |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 94 |
James Suckling rating | 94 |
Vinous rating | 94 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
The 2021 Clerc Milon is a success, bursting with aromas of blackberries, cassis and plums mingled with violets, tobacco leaf and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep, fleshy and complete, with a rich core of succulent fruit, beautifully polished tannins and a long, sapid finish, it's a compelling, characterful wine that transcends the vintage.
Published: Apr 29, 2022
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James Suckling
Score : 94
Château Clerc Milon Pauillac 2021
Friday, Apr 05, 2024
Color : Red
Country : France
Regio : Bordeaux
Vintage : 2021
This wine has notes of redcurrants as well as lead pencil, stone and salt. Medium-bodied, with white flowers, racy and firm tannins and balanced acidity. Linear and vivid. A blend of 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% petit verdot and 1.5% carmenere. Better in two to four years. Drink after 2027.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2029 - 2041
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 Clerc Milon is another fine effort from the chateau. It offers an alluring mix of fruit raciness and savory character from the Cabernets. Grilled herbs, graphite, mint, lavender and leather add layers of nuance. The long, persistent finish is a thing of beauty. Clerc Milon has been on the rise of late.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
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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.
Château Clerc Milon is located in the north-east of the Pauillac appellation, on the beautiful Mousset ridge overlooking the Gironde. The estate has some 41 hectares of vines planted on a gentle slope which favours both natural drainage and exposure to sunlight, while the nearby river creates a microclimate that protects the vines from frost in spring, reduces the risk of hail and provides cooling in summer. The soils are composed 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.
The Château Clerc Milon 2021 is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Carmenere. The grapes were harvested from September 22 to October 8. Lots of fresh fruit on the nose with peppers and flowers. The wine is rich and complex with balanced tannins and precision. Black fruit on the finish with a touch of cocoa. 55% new barrels were used for this wine.
FACT: Also worth mentioning that we buy the (Bordeaux) wines directly and never through intermediaries, because then we do not know which journeys the wine has made and how it has been treated. The wines come from the cellars of the Chateau directly to our conditioned Warehouse in Dordrecht where all our wines are stored .
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Winery | Chateau Clerc Milon |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2030 |
Drinking till | 2052 |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 94 |
James Suckling rating | 94 |
Vinous rating | 94 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
The 2021 Clerc Milon is a success, bursting with aromas of blackberries, cassis and plums mingled with violets, tobacco leaf and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep, fleshy and complete, with a rich core of succulent fruit, beautifully polished tannins and a long, sapid finish, it's a compelling, characterful wine that transcends the vintage.
Published: Apr 29, 2022
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Score : 94
Château Clerc Milon Pauillac 2021
Friday, Apr 05, 2024
Color : Red
Country : France
Regio : Bordeaux
Vintage : 2021
This wine has notes of redcurrants as well as lead pencil, stone and salt. Medium-bodied, with white flowers, racy and firm tannins and balanced acidity. Linear and vivid. A blend of 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% petit verdot and 1.5% carmenere. Better in two to four years. Drink after 2027.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2029 - 2041
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 Clerc Milon is another fine effort from the chateau. It offers an alluring mix of fruit raciness and savory character from the Cabernets. Grilled herbs, graphite, mint, lavender and leather add layers of nuance. The long, persistent finish is a thing of beauty. Clerc Milon has been on the rise of late.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
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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.