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Clerc Milon 2011

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Administrator Philippe Dhalluin has produced a firmly structured 2011 Clerc Milon that displays notes of red and dark cherries intermixed with earthy, dusty characteristics, medium body and good purity. Slightly angular, it will benefit from some bottle age, and should evolve for 15 or more years. The only troublesome element is the tartness in the finish, which should soften and dissipate in several years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2029 01 April 2014

Administrator Philippe Dalhuin told me this property (100 acres) has 240 separate parcels, which must make the strategy of harvesting a nightmare. Composed of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and a dollop of Petit Verdot, the 2011 Clerc Milon is more tannic, tightly knit and structured than its sister chateau, d’Armailhac. With more acidity showing, it performed as if it had just come off malolactic fermentation. Possessing a dense color along with copious notes of new saddle leather, black currants, mocha and wood spice, it will require several years of bottle age, and should keep well for 15+ years.

Score: 89 - 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027+ 27 April 2012

The 2011 Clerc-Milon, a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot, has a lifted sorbet bouquet that usually seems more extravagant and precocious than d’Armailhac. The palate shows slightly higher acidity than the d’Armailhac (pH 3.65 compared to 3.75 for the d’Armailhac.). It is slightly pinched at the moment, very linear and strict with a little hardness on the finish that should soften with time. This will be more representative after bottling. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Firm deep colour and fine briary spice nose, very good depth, very Pauillac, full of character and potential complexity.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2030 16 April 2012

54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenère. Sweet, creamy, oaky, spicy nose, hint of coffee. Fresh and spicy on the palate too and a little cedary. Not the same freshness as the Armailhac, though it is fresh, but very silky tannins, seems you could almost drink it now. (JH)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2026 16 April 2012

Displays a strong tobacco leaf edge from the start, along with smoke and singed balsam wood notes, all weaving around a core of dark plum and black cherry fruit. A touch firm in the end right now, but shows very good range.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

This is a racy young wine with currants and blueberries on the nose and palate. Full and very silky with fine tannins and a balanced finish. A little muscular and lean. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenere.

Score: 91 - 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012

Nice guts for the vintage, with roasted wood and crushed plum notes starting to meld together and driving through the medium-weight, lightly kirschy finish.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900