Clerc Milon - Pauillac 2001

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

byJane Ansonthe10/14/2022

A firm and tannic 2001, showing plenty of Pauillac character in its black fruits, smoked cedar and eucalyptus, with vibrant but edgy tannins. An important vintage as the new plots from the purchase of neighbouring Château Fleur Milon had begun to be integrated, and Jean-Paul Voelert arrived in this vintage to work across Armailhac and Clerc Milon, so separating the teams from Mouton Rothschild for the first time. We opened two bottles, and both showed these edgy tannins alongside concentrated fruits, so perhaps going through an unruly phase - give it a long carafe to ensure things smooth out. Harvest September 27 to October 10.

Jancis Robinson

16.50

byJancis Robinsonthe10/13/2009

A bit sweet and more suppressed than the other wines from the Mouton stable, d'Armailhac and Petit Mouton. Just slightly more tarty. Tarry. Not as ambitious as the first two in this flight, but the wine has an attractive dry finish. Drink 2009-18

Wine Advocate

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2004

Tasted on three separate occasions, this 2001 did not perform nearly as well from bottle as it did from cask. A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, it exhibits aromas reminiscent of a Starbuck espresso, melted licorice, black currants, cherries, cedar, a notion of dried herbs, and elevated oak. With attractive texture and firm tannin in the finish, it requires 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 14-15. While it is an excellent, medium-bodied Pauillac, it is nowhere near as impressive as I anticipated from cask.

Wine Spectator

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2004

Sleek and racy, with a beautiful structure of very fine tannins and ripe fruit. There are minerals, currants and berries throughout, yet it's subtle and caressing. Lovely wine. I like this as much as the 2000. Best after 2007.

Wine Advocate

90-93

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

The 2001 Clerc Milon is undeniably a sleeper of the vintage, and an effort that may actually turn out better than the brilliant 2000. The blend has changed since I tasted it last year and is now 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. A roasted espresso character in the nose, along with melted chocolate, licorice, creme de cassis, and new oak jumps from the glass of this impressive, sweet, expansive, full-bodied Clerc Milon. This is impressive stuff, pure, dense chewy, and sexy. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.

Wine Advocate

88-90

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2002

The 2001 is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest primarily Merlot with some Cabernet Franc. It exhibits notes of roasted espresso, creme de cassis, licorice, and fudge. It is concentrated for a 2001, with moderately high tannin, and impressive intensity as well as grip. While it is easy to be underwhelmed by this offering, given how spectacular the 2000 is, the 2001 is another strong effort from Clerc Milon. This medium-bodied Pauillac will be at its finest between 2007-2016.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 46 % Cabernet Franc 15 % Petit Verdot 3 % Merlot 35 % Carmenère 1 %
Appellation	Pauillac
Millesime	2001
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)

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Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Sauvignon 46 %
Cabernet Franc 15 %
Petit Verdot 3 %
Merlot 35 %
Carmenère 1 %

Appellation

Pauillac

Millesime

2001

Contenance

Magnum (1,5 l)

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