2020 Clinet

• Producer: Château Clinet
• Varietal: Red Blend
• Region: Bordeaux
• Alcohol: 15.0%
• Net volume: 750ml
• Vintage: 2020

Modest but sure of its presence, Clinet lies at one of the highest points upon the renowned plateau at the heart of Pomerol - instantly recognisable by its red shutters and beautiful roses. It is home to one of the oldest vineyards in the appellation , with traces of the vineyard's existence dating back to 1595 . This vineyard is equally famed for offering wines with incomparable character and quality. Key Points - Family owned and managed, by couple Ronan and Monique Laborde - The Laborde family bought the winery back in 1999 - A very small production - A bottle of Château Clinet was featured in the Netflix show Emily in Paris - One of the greatest wines of Pomerol, and acknowledged as such - Ronan Laborde is also President of Union des Grands Crus - Chateau offers 95% of the crop en primeur - Clinet always significantly appreciates in value Area in production 9 hectares. Less than the usual 10 hectares due to ongoing vineyard restructuring. Soil Ancient gravel and deep clay Rendement 38 hl/ha Cultural Methods Grass cover between rows, throughout the vineyard Under-vine ploughing Horse-drawn ploughing on 15% of the vineyard Sustainable viticultural practices and environmental approach Winemaking techniques Manual sorting Stainless steel vats, perfectly designed to house the different plots of CLINET Vats equipped with an alveolar, adjustable thermoregulation system Ageing 80% new barrels, 20% Secondfill barrels Use of the OXOLINE system, to reduce “bâtonnage” (stirring of the lees) Expected ageing time: +16 months Tasting Comment « A vintage ranked among the very best. At first glance, CLINET 2020 unfolds layers of the deepest red. The aromatic richness is remarkable, a spellbinding panoply of ripe fruit, flowers and spice. Its texture is concentrated, velvety, magmatic and profoundly intense. This is a powerful wine, pure, voluptuous and spiritual. A wine that is crafted along the same lines and style as the glorious vintages of our estate. » Ronan LABORDE, owner & CEO

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