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99
/ 100
James Suckling -
99
/ 100
Jeff Leve -
97
/ 100
The Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2015
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Bordeaux, Pomerol
Region
15.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
99 / 100"An immaculate wine with pristine blackberries and dark plums as well as fresh, earthy nuances and dark crushed violets. An upright palate with lightly peppery dark berries and plums. The inflection of cabernet here makes for an impressively powerful wine that still exudes Pomerol’s suave, seductive charm. Chalky, seamless tannins. Super fresh. Try from 2022."
- James Suckling
99 / 100
"If you like truffle, you're going to dig this wine. From there, you discover campfire, licorice black cherry, plum, jam and underbrush. On the palate is where the real action takes place. With the perfect balance between density and lift, everything comes together in the decadently textured, silky textured, fruit filled finish."
- Jeff Leve
97 / 100
"A blend of 90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc matured in 65% new and 35% one-year-old French oak for 16 months, the 2015 Clinet offers a medium to deep garnet-purple color and slowly, provocatively unfurls in the glass with notes of crushed black cherries, warm black raspberries and red cherry compote plus nuances of bay leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, fenugreek and forest floor and wafts of potpourri and mocha. The palate reveals a sensuous medium-bodied style offset beautifully by very firm, very silky tannins and packed with energetic, multifaceted fruit as well as great tension, finishing long with an arresting spice and floral perfume. A real stunner! Tasted 2018 - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"
- The Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Château Clinet, located in the prestigious Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, is renowned for producing some of the region’s most sought-after Merlot-based wines. With a history that dates back to the 18th century, Château Clinet has consistently been a benchmark for excellence in Pomerol.
Château Clinet is a standout, reflecting the ideal weather conditions of that year. This vintage is predominantly Merlot, with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, creating a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. The 2015 Clinet offers an expressive bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, and violets, accented by hints of spice and cocoa. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with silky tannins and a long, opulent finish, showcasing the power and elegance that Pomerol is known for.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity