" Undoubtedly the greatest Clinet I have ever tasted. Dark, intense, beautiful color. Very aromatic, fruity, ripe, and subtle nose. Swirling reveals it to be more intense, creamier, and deeper. Full-bodied on the attack, meticulous on the palate and yet rich in the mid-palate, with a melting body and lots of flavor, the wine evolves on a very beautiful tannic envelope where it never stops gliding. Long, deep, sappy and noble finish. It's superb." (Jean-Marc Quarin 2023)
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Eye
Deep, intense purple color
Nose
Aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, floral notes, menthol, and licorice
Mouth
Ample and extremely elegant attack, velvety tannins, fresh flavors of spearmint and pepper, aromas of juicy ripe fruit and chocolate, long and mouthwatering finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2055
Guard
2060
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast with orange sauce, scrambled eggs with porcini and chanterelle mushrooms, mature cheese and black cherry jam...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Dense, voluptuous, with silky tannins, Clinet is the archetype of the great Pomerol plateau wine, consistently among the best in the appellation. Ronan Laborde has high hopes for the replanting of part of the vineyard. It must be said that the deep, old gravel mixed with clay and iron oxide at the top of the Pomerol plateau is what makes Clinet's 11.27 hectares so unique. This is the heart of the appellation's finest terroirs.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in the 14th century, this 11.26-hectare vineyard already bore the title of château in the 17th century. Located in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, it has a clay-gravel terroir characteristic of the appellation. Its grape varieties are less traditional: 12% Cabernet Sauvignon complements the traditional Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc. Owned by Georges Audy until 1985, then by GAN-Assurances until 1998, it now belongs to the Laborde family, who also own vineyards in Tokaj, and who equipped it with an ultra-modern underground cellar in 1999. Ronan Laborde has been at the helm since 2003.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2019 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
The Laborde family, owners of the estate since 1999, produce a very attractive, classic Pomerol that is charming and always elegant, with an emphasis on freshness. It must be said that the estate boasts superb terroir, in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, on clay-gravel soils that give the wine power and intensity. The château is also equipped with state-of-the-art winemaking facilities.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100
About wine:
What a beautiful young wine, with great finesse and tension, ultra-fine tannins, and subtle, long-lasting flavors and character. It is medium-bodied, with extremely silky tannins that develop on the palate to a flawless finish. Harmonious. Another excellent Pomerol for the cellar. Drink after 2027.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100
About wine:
A resonant nose full of confidence, welcoming us with notes of very ripe plums. A graceful, satiny, languid, and sensual palate with a triumphant aura. 2028-2048
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100
About wine:
The 2020 vintage displays freshness through subtle floral and mineral nuances! Delicious on the attack, the wine has compact, velvety, and perfectly integrated tannins. They ensure fullness and impart power in a precise and accomplished manner. In short, Clinet 2020 is elegant, balanced, and harmonious! No heaviness, lots of finesse. A wine that shines in its ability to rise above the vintage. It is inviting, characterful, and precise. 2025-2040
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About wine:
Undoubtedly the greatest Clinet I have ever tasted. Dark, intense, beautiful color. Very aromatic, fruity, ripe, and subtle nose. Swirling reveals it to be more intense, creamier, and deeper. Full-bodied on the attack, meticulous on the palate and yet rich in the mid-palate, with a melting body and lots of flavor, the wine evolves on a very beautiful tannic envelope where it never stops gliding. Long, deep, sappy, and noble finish. It's superb. 2032-2060
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100
About wine:
This wine is characterized by its elegance, refinement, and silky textures. The aroma, with its notes of licorice, flowers, mint leaves, smoke, cherries, and plums, is what first draws you in. But it is the purity of the fruit, the sensual textures, and the opulent and graceful sensation on the palate that steal the show. The fluid, uninterrupted finish balances freshness and hedonism with its multiple layers of lush fruit and chocolate, with a touch of refreshing spearmint on the finish. The finish really sticks with you, which is a good thing, because you'll never want this voluptuous sparkle to end. Furthermore, even though the wine has an alcohol content of 15%, there is no trace of heat or jamminess. Drink between 2026 and 2055.
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