Ratings
WS 95 · VIV 92
Identity
| Producer | Chateau Clinet |
| Year | 2017 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | No formal classification in Pomerol |
| Grapes | 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep purple hue |
| Aroma | Aromas of boysenberry, mocha, tar, anise, chocolate, licorice, spice, smoke, flowers, and wet earth |
| Palate | Silky mouthfeel with lush, silky textures; flavors of ripe plums, fresh cherries, cassis, graphite, mocha, and subtle bell pepper undertones; medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and solid mid-palate density. |
| Finish | Long finish with notes of ganache, tar, bramble, and an echo of pain d’épices (spice bread) |
| Food Pairing | veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck |
| Serving Temp | 15.5 |
| Aging Potential | 10-35 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in 72% new French oak barrels, mostly 500-liter barrels, representing 80% of production. |
Terroir
| Soil | Complex terroir of gravel, clay, and iron-rich sandy soils on Pomerol Plateau. |
| Vine Age | Average vine age close to 45 years, some of the oldest vines in Pomerol. |
Interesting facts
| Chateau Clinet is one of the oldest vineyards in Pomerol, with vines planted since 1785. Michel Rolland is the consultant, and the estate primarily uses 500-liter new French oak barrels for aging. |