Château Clerc-Milon 2016, Grand Cru Classé (750 ml)

96 poena - James Suckling

Château Clerc-Milon 2016 je snažan i profinjen Grand Cru Classé iz Pauillaca, vješto sastavljen od približno 55% Cabernet Sauvignona, 29% Merlota, 13% Cabernet Franca, uz male udjele Petit Verdot-a i Carmenère-a. U čaši pokazuje tamnu, duboku granat boju koja nagovještava njegovu gustinu i uglađenost. Buket je zavodljiv, nudeći elegantan spoj kreme od crne ribizle, ukuvane šljive i čokoladom obloženih trešanja, uz nijanse jorgovana, zvjezdastog anisa, tartufa i zemljanih tonova šumskog tla. Na nepcu, srednje do punog tijela, otvara se zrelim, podatnim tamnim voćem uokvirenim fino zrnatim taninima i osvježavajućom svježinom, dok slojevi grafita, kedra i tamnog duvana dodaju složenost. Struktura vina vodi ka dugom, energičnom i gracioznom završetku – bogatom, uravnoteženom i sofisticiranom, sa i dubinom i potencijalom za dostojanstveno odležavanje.

96 points - James Suckling

Château Clerc-Milon 2016 is a powerful and refined Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, artfully composed of approximately 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, with small portions of Petit Verdot and Carmenère. In the glass, it displays an inky, deep garnet hue that hints at its density and polish. The bouquet is compelling, offering an elegant fusion of crème de cassis, preserved plums, and chocolate-covered cherries, alongside nuanced whispers of lilac, star anise, truffle, and earthy forest floor. On the palate, its medium-to-full body unfolds with ripe, supple black fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and invigorating freshness, while layers of graphite, cedar, and dark tobacco add complexity. The wine’s structure leads into a long, energetic, and graceful finish—rich, balanced, and sophisticated, with both depth and graceful ageing potential.