Clerc Milon - Pauillac 2004

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe8/1/2014

Tasted at Bordeaux Index annual 10-year on tasting from an ex-château bottle. The Clerc-Milon 2004 seems a little subdued on the nose compared to the two previous wines, pencil box and raspberry fruit. It unfolds nicely with time and is well defined with the cedar element becoming stronger, later accompanied by sage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine line of acidity. It seems pure and refined with fine precision on the finish and cooked meat lingering on the aftertaste. Tasted March 2014.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe1/28/2009

The Clerc-Milon 2005 has a taut blackberry, smoke and raspberry-scented nose with very good definition and focus – real class here. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine svelte entry, fine tannins with a good structure underneath. Very pure and focused, a coquettish little Clerc-Milon with a vibrant finish suffused with great nervosité. Drink 2010-2020. Tasted November 2008.

La Revue du Vin de France

16,5 / 20

the11/30/2007

Très racé au nez, charnu, suave et tout en rondeur, il exprimela qualité de ses merlots bien mûrs. Ce vin ouvert et flatteur possède un beau gras et de la richesse.

La Revue du Vin de France

16.50 / 20

the8/29/2007

Très racé au nez, charnu, suave et tout en rondeur, il exrime la qualité de ses merlots bien mûrs. Ce vin ouvert et flatteur possède un beau gras et de la richesse.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe7/2/2007

This outstanding effort displays loads of cassis fruit interwoven with notions of espresso roast, white chocolate, and menthol. It possesses a terrific front end, good mid-section, and moderately high tannin in the finish. Approximately 15,000 cases were produced. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

89 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2007

Dark red. Cool, slightly medicinal nose hints at licorice, dark chocolate and currant leaf. Richer and more velvety than the Armailhac but less expressive and evolving slowly. This has very good acidity but also a lovely subtle sweetness for the year and surprisingly suave, broad tannins.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2007

Raspberry and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a caressing finish. Best after 2010. 8,500 cases made.

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2006

Despite the 2004's attractive black fruit characteristic, excellent depth, and hints of chocolate, roasted herbs, and smoke, its steely background, monolithic character, firmness, austerity, tart acidity, and tannins are worrisome. Hopefully, it will age in a positive manner, along the lines of the 1988. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

88-89 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2006

Ruby-red. Currant, bitter chocolate and herbs on the rather inexpressive nose. Then sweet and supple in the mouth, but with a firm acid/tannin spine giving shape to the chocolatey, merlot-dominated flavor. In fact, this seemed less open than the Armailhac that preceded it. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a whiff of bitter chocolate.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/3/2005

TAST

16.50 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/28/2005

Grande roble, nez plein et très dégagé de réglisse / anis san, texture à la fois profonde et délicate, tannin extrait avec plus de modération que dans les millésimes précédents et atteignant grâce à cela une classe et une harmonie remarquables, belle longueur, vin extrêmement bien fait.

Carnets de dégustation RVF

7.50 / 10

the4/22/2005

51% cabernet-sauvignon, 42% merlot, 5% cabernet franc, 1% petit verdot, 1% carmenère. Derrière la robe grenat foncé, le nez assez intense délivre des arômes de végétal et de fruits rouges. Souple et rond, avec un large creux en milieu de bouche, le vin finit court sur d'honnêtes parfums de fruits rouges. Un vin austère, sur la réserve, strict et droit.

Wine Spectator

89-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/30/2005

Very Cabernet on the nose, with of currants and hints of oak. Full-bodied, chewy and rich, with a long finish. Shows potential.