Clerc Milon - Pauillac 2021

matthewjukes.com

18 / 20

par Matthew Jukes le 02/08/2022

There is no break in the action when you taste this wine, and I felt I had to type at double-speed to get all of the information down because this is a first-class Clerc Milon. Super-attractive from start to finish, the nose, palate and finish are in perfect harmony, and there is generosity and gregariousness about this wine that puts a smile on your face. After the stunning fruit intensity and amazingly forward air, the tannins come in, and the finish is firm and commanding and unlike any Clerc Milon I can remember. The incremental changes made at this property over the last decade are staggering. Is this the most-improved label in the region? It seems that the vineyard, which has been invested in hugely over the last few years, is eternally grateful. In more challenging vintages, like 2021, it works even harder to repay the efforts made by the viticulture team. This is a new high for Clerc Milon with stunning proportions and exceptional class. 18

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

par James Suckling le 08/06/2022

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.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-93 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

The 2021 Château Clerc Milon is based on 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Carmenère and Petit Verdot. It has more pure cassis and graphite as well as medium bodied richness, ripe, polished tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, and a great finish.

Bettane & Desseauve

93-94 / 100

par Bettane & Desseauve le 24/05/2022

Forme et constitution plus proche du vin d’Armailhac que de coutume. L’addition des deux cabernets (70 %) qui en fait la proportion plus élevée de l’histoire récente. Très belle prise de bois, où le moelleux domine pour le moment la subtilité. Bon potentiel de garde.

The Vintage Journal

93-94 / 100

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2022

Medium-deep colour. Intense black cherry, mulberry dark chocolate aromas with herb notes. Well concentrated mulberry, black cherry fruits, brambly notes and underlying savoury espresso/ mocha oak. Grainy firm finish with ample sweet fruits. A classic Pauillac style with tannins giving textural richness and lengthening the palate. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere, 1.5% petit verdot.

Alexandre Ma

92-94 / 100

par Alexandre Ma le 16/05/2022

Clerc Milon 2021 reminds me of the classic elegant Bordeaux in the 1980s, but with more texture and tenderness. The tannins are well-refined, smooth as the polished marble. Apart from the relatively gentle aromas of berry fruits, I would say the highlight of Clerc Milon is its use of oak barrels. This wine has skillfully applied the toasted aromas and the spicy notes around the round body, creating layers and layers aftertaste. Clerc Milon 2021??????????80???“?????”,?????????????????????,????????????????2021?????????????,???Clerc Milon ???????????????,???????????????????????????????,?????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

You already find tobacco leaf, espresso, black plum, cigar box, and currants on the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, elegant and polished. There is a fabulous sense of purity, gentleness in the tannins, and a slight, savory-edge in the finish that accompanies all those ripe berries. This is so good now, It is going to be quite easy to enjoy in its youth. The wine blends 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Carmenere, 13% ABV. Drink from 2024-2045. 92-94

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92 / 100

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Clerc Milon, aged in 55% new oak, contains a little more Cabernet Franc than usual. It has a slightly savory nose displaying moderate vigor and black fruit infused with touches of brown spice. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, and quite broad and fleshy. The plush finish makes me think this will drink well in its youth. Fine, though I lean toward the d'Armailhac this year. 13% alcohol)

Vinous

92-94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Clerc Milon is gorgeous. Beams of tannin lend energy and direction to an alluring Clerc Milon that marries fruit density with a classic sense of structure that is quite appealing.

vvwine

93-95 / 100

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Kräftiges Rubin. Die Nase ist fruchtbetont und expressiv, Cassis, Brombeeren, steinige Noten, feine Würze. Im Gaumen satt, mit Konzentration und Struktur, die Frucht ist knackig, die Tannine fein verwoben, sehr präzis, mit viel Eleganz und einem rassigen, rotfruchtigen Finish. Das macht Spass, hat Reserven! 2027-2050 (Verkostet im April 2022. UGCB/Château Mouton Rothschild)

Anthocyanes

93-95 / 100

par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Assemblages réalisés. Superbement épicé, graphite et réglisse, on ressent le magnifique terroir de Clerc Milon dès le premier nez avec cette légère austérité et un côté racinaire magnifique. Bouche droite, tendue, magnifiquement veloutée avec des tanins précis et une texture ciselée, dentelée et tendue. A gagné en délicatesse sans perdre ses muscles. Lecture du terroir magnifique. Bravo !

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

The 2021 Clerc Milon is a success, bursting with aromas of blackberries, cassis and plums mingled with violets, tobacco leaf and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep, fleshy and complete, with a rich core of succulent fruit, beautifully polished tannins and a long, sapid finish, it's a compelling, characterful wine that transcends the vintage.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

par Georgina Hindle le 01/04/2022

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.


Drinking Window 2025 - 2045