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Clinet 2005

Pomerol

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The opaque ruby/purple 2005 Clinet offers incredibly fragrant aromatics, an opaque ruby/purple color, and a wonderfully sweet nose of flowers, blackberries, licorice, truffle and caramel. Full-bodied, powerful and rich, it is not as nuanced or complex as the top four or five Pomerols, but close. This is a broad, meaty, masculine, super-rich and concentrated wine, with lavish plum, blackcurrants and blackberries. Drink it five years from now, and over the following 30 or more years.

Score: 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2050 01 June 2015

We haven’t seen a Clinet this good since the late Jean-Michel Arcaute’s stunning duo of 1989 and 1990. This dense ruby/purple-tinged, exotic 2005 boasts soaring aromas of roasted herbs, plums, black currants, and caramelized chocolate. Savory, broad, and expansive with sensational purity, intensity, and length, this beauty possesses so much fruit and glycerin that it nearly hides the substantial tannins. Although performing exceptionally well at present, I suspect it will close down once it is put in a cold cellar. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2030.

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2030 30 April 2008

By far the finest Clinet since the late Jean-Michel Arcaute made the spectacular duo of 1989 and 1990, the 2005 exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as scents of raspberry ice cream intermixed with plums, figs, black currants, coffee, and chocolate. It is a ripe, full-bodied, super-rich, intense Pomerol with loads of tannin and an exotic fruit character. Drink this long, pure stunner between 2015-2030+.

Score: 93 - 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 30 April 2007

The most profound Clinet since the prodigies produced by the late Jean-Michel Arcaute in 1989 and 1990, the 2005 boasts a fabulous nose of blueberries, violets, truffles, subtle wood, and cold steel. Inky/purple-hued, full-bodied, and multilayered with adequate acidity, this exceptionally well-endowed, pure effort is a tour de force in winemaking. Although it is high in tannin, there is so much fruit and glycerin (the alcohol must be 14+%) that it should be drinkable in 4-6 years, and keep for three decades.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Deep crimson. Fresh, zesty aromas that jump out of the glass. Very sweet and seductive on the front palate - rich and voluptuous. For drinking sooner rather than later. The sweetest style of Pomerol imaginable. Lots of velvety richness - but well balanced and a good drink. Long and appetising. Wonderful texture.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2022 10 April 2006

Blackberry, dark chocolate and cherry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long, delicious finish. This could be at the same level as the 2000. Wait and see. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

Score: 92 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006

85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc from late-picked, 40 year old vines. Super-ripe black fruits with mocha and cappuccino. Creamily textured with lots of everything - very good sweetness and black fruit density with big, slightly furry tannins with a dark wood finish.

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Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900