Chāteau Clinet - Pomerol 2012 (750ml)

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Producer	Chāteau Clinet
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Pomerol
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2012
Sku	118464
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Chāteau Clinet Description

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Chateau Clinet 2012 is black-purple in color. Full of charm on the nose, it exudes aromas of wild raspberries, blackberries and wild strawberries. The lush fruit intertwines subtly with flavors of cocoa, toast, licorice, vanilla, and Madagascar pepper. Silky and inventse on the palate. Its rich, smooth mouthfeel oozes an intricate blend of ripe fruit and warm spice. A lingering, flavorful finish.
Blend: 90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc

Critical Acclaim

JD96
Jeb Dunnuck
A wine I've had multiple times, the 2012 Clinet is a rich, beautifully pure effort that has terrific notes of black currants, plums, charred earth, licorice and smoke. Luxuriously textured, full-bodied, impeccably balanced and incredibly sexy on the palate, this is a fabulous Pomerol that I'd happily drink anytime over the coming 15-20 years.
RP95
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
With a dense purple color and gorgeous levels of fruit, especially black raspberry and blackcurrant, this full-bodied, opulent style of wine is another great success for Clinet, a château that has been on top of its game for the last decade. This is stunning stuff, and whatever new oak has been used – and there is plenty – it is totally disguised by the luxurious and extravagant fruit level. This full-bodied, opulent Pomerol should drink well for 15 or more years.
JS93
James Suckling
Fabulous nose of orange peel, blueberries and blackberries. Full body, firm tannins and a cocoa, cedar and berry finish. Little austere now but so fine. Truly outstanding for the vintage. Better after 2016.
WS93
Wine Spectator
Gorgeous plum cake, melted licorice and steeped currant and blackberry fruit is inlaid with notes of fruitcake and singed vanilla bean. Long and plush through the finish, with a buried charcoal spine that adds needed cut. Best from 2017 through 2027.
WE92
Wine Enthusiast
This firmly tannic wine is solid and potentially quite complex. The structure is paramount, exhibiting substantial weight, while still hinting at the juicy fruity acidity on the finish.
Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points