2016 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon 6 Pack

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Dark ruby, with purple reflections, and a delicate bright rim. On the nose lovely dark berry fruit, ripe plum, some nougat, with subtle cassis and fine oak spiciness. Juicy, elegant, ripe cherry, with well-integrated supporting tannins, and a pleasant freshness, although there still seems to be a slight rustic character. It is well developed, and it will benefit from two or three more years of bottle ageing.

92 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2016 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is absolutely gorgeous. All of the pedigree of this great vintage comes through in a rich, juicy wine endowed with striking textural resonance and depth. Floral and spice notes lift the dark red and purplish berry fruit in a supple, racy Pauillac that will drink beautifully whenever Clerc Milon decides to release it. The Pastourelle is 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Merlot very much front and center. As a reminder, the Pastourelle is mostly sold into the restaurant wine trade and is released when the château deems it ready to drink, which is usually a few years later than the other wines in the Mouton stable.

91 POINTS

James Suckling

Blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors with light walnut and bark character. Full-bodied, juicy and savory with a focused, firm wall of tannins. Needs two or three years of bottle age. Second wine of Clerc Milon. Try in 2023.

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Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

Made with the young vines of Clerc Milon, this has tight tannins and is certainly still full of primary fruits and vigour at this stage, with a violet edging - I would give it another few years to really soften and open up. A great second wine that has ageing potential, clearly showing its low pH.

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2016 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is a gorgeous second wine. Pliant, supple and inviting, it is also a terrific introduction to the vintage. Plum, blueberry jam, menthol and sweet spices are pushed forward in this super-attractive, juicy Pauillac. Once bottled, the 2016 should be a gorgeous Pauillac for near-term drinking.

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2016 Pastourelle de Cleac-Milon is a blend of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon and like other vintages, readers should note that it will not be released for a few years (in fact, the 2011 will be the next release after the 2009 in 2016). It has a very pure bouquet with blackberry, undergrowth and a touch of pencil lead, very backward at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a little foursquare with strong pencil lead and tobacco notes infusing the black fruit, leading to a crisp, classic finish. This should be very fine, although the estate would be wise to be patient before releasing this onto the market.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate

The 2016 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is blended of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot aged exclusively in one-year-old barrels. It has a deep garnet-purple color and features a classic nose of cedar chest, cassis and pencil lead with hints of tobacco, redcurrants, warm plums and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a great intensity of red and black fruit flavors with a firm frame of ripe, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.