Château Clerc Milon | 2016 | 5ème Grand Cru Classé - Pauillac
We present Château Clerc Milon 2016, a wine that showcases the tradition and quality of the Médoc region in Bordeaux.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, Château Clerc Milon 2016 highlights aromas of plums, cherries, and currants with subtle violet notes.
This wine presents a firm structure on the palate, from medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins. Elegance is the trademark, while the promise of aging is notable.
17/ 20
Jancis Robinson
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2020
94/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
2016 Vintage
Tasted: May 2019
Dark and concentrated, this wine offers depth and intensity. It has great ripeness as well as fine tannins that are integrated into the fruit. It is so juicy and exuberant that it's hard to remember the tannins that will allow the wine to age. Drink from 2023. Roger Voss
94/ 100
Wine Spectator
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2019
About Winery
Château Clerc Milon
Bordeaux, France
Located in Pauillac, Château Clerc Milon has undergone various administrations until the Rothschild family took over in 1970. Since then, under the leadership of this illustrious family, the property has undergone significant modernization. The winemaking facilities have been renovated, and they have implemented new viticulture and vinification techniques, further elevating the quality of the wines produced.
In the 45 hectares of Clerc Milon vineyards, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenère are cultivated. Château Clerc Milon maintains one of the most extensive plantations of Carmenère in Bordeaux, including vines planted in 1947, the oldest remaining vines of this variety in Bordeaux. Additionally, Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in 1903, a living testament to the long tradition underpinning each vintage.
The exceptional terroir of Clerc Milon is a complex combination of gravel, limestone, sand, and clay soils. This diversity of elements contributes to the complexity and richness of the wines this estate produces, which is dedicated to delivering exceptional wines.