Chateau Clerc Milon

Wine information: Chateau Clerc Milon, classified as a fifth growth Pauillac, is located in an exceptionally favourable situation adjoining both Lafite and Mouton. Now owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, it was bought in 1970 by her father Baron Philipe, at a time when the estate was quite run down. The estate was subsequently reorganised and renovated and has now become one of the most sought-after Bordeaux wines and consistently outperforms its rank. The Clerc Milon label is illustrated with a pair of dancing clowns made of precious stones, which is owned by the Rothschilds and kept at the Museaum of Wine in Art at Chateau Mouton Rothschild. There are 41 hectares of vines (average age 52 years) at Pauillac planted with 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenere. The wine is aged for 16 to 18 months in oak barrels (30% new).

Reviews: "The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Clerc Milon offers attractive aromas of toast, black currants and forest floor. Deep, full-bodied, rich, elegant and moderately tannic, this impressively endowed 2008 is an outstanding success from the Mouton Rothschild staff (who are responsible for making this wine). It will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and should drink well for 15 years." 90 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate May 2011

 
     

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