Clerc Milon 2006

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

From the same stable as Mouton Rothschild and d’Armailhac, Clerc Milon, despite the relatively high percentage of Merlot (44%) combined with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Cabernet Franc, is dense, rich, tannic, and backward. Surprisingly muscular for this offering, which often exhibits a more precocious side, it offers up abundant amounts of creme brulee, chocolate, cedar, and black currants. This full-bodied Pauillac displays gorgeous purity and depth as well as moderately high tannins in the finish. Because of its freshness, structure, and density, it is reminiscent of a 1996 Medoc. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028. (91+ points)

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2028 01 February 2009

A brilliant success for Clerc-Milon, this deep ruby/purple-hued blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc exhibits notes of espresso roast, chocolate, cedar, and copious amounts of black currant fruit. It is a medium to full-bodied, pure, rich, layered, intense effort built along the lines of the 1996, but with more forward fruit at present. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, - 01 January 1900

Tasted at Mouton Rothschild. A touch of brine on the nose that is a little pinched, then a barnyard note that I rarely find on Clerc Milon. The palate has good concentration through, good acidity and a touch of liquorish on the mid-palate. More savoury that I expected: this Clerc Milon has character but misses a little breeding. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2007

Very good amount of plum and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins. Medium finish. Pretty core of fruit.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc. Lots of lush red fruits, ripe red fruits backed by smoky, vanilla, and mocha notes. Thick with concentrated chocolate and toast, rather chewy tannins and a stern finish. Not quite knit together at this stage but the components are all there in abundance so it should integrate and soften.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Notably deep crimson with a pale rim. Not much nose though it gives the impression of some density underneath. Quite well handled but pretty tough and embryonic - as though this wine got all the press wine. Pretty severe and at this stage ungracious. Obviously more ambitious than the Armailhac from the same, Mouton stable but all structure and no fruit for the moment.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2022 01 April 2007