2021 Chateau Clerc Milon 1500ml

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, subtle floral nuances, hints of hibiscus, raspberry and orange zest, underlaid with notes of cassis and tobacco. Juicy and elegant with notes of ripe cherry, a hint of plum, pleasant fruit expression and a lingering, mineral-salty finish. A delicate food wine displaying good length, and good development for one year. (8/1/2024, drink, store + 20)

93 POINTS

Georgina Hindle - Decanter

Bramble and hedgerow notes, some smoke, tobacco, chocolate, liquorice-laced black fruits and graphite on the nose. Seriously captivating with the complexity continuing on the palate, comprising coffee, cedar, clove and cinnamon alongside plump and plush layers of succulent and concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry fruit and racy acidity. The 59% Cabernet Sauvignon influence is in sharp focus, right to the fore, wanting all the attention, but at the same time this has a beautiful and generous fragrance to it from 10% Cabernet Franc. Refined and elegant, I love the presentation and the structure, giving such length and freshness on the long finish. An excellent Clerc this year which really stands out. 1.5% Camenère and 1.5 Petit Verdot complete the blend. 3.73pH.

92 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Deep garnet, purple reflections at the rim. Fresh red cherries, hints of cassis and precious wood over fresh orange zest. Lean, red berry fruit, vivid tannins, still a little demanding, a touch of cranberry fruit on the finish, salty aftertaste, lively structure; approachable, will improve with time in bottle.