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Château Clerc Milon 2006

Bordeaux • Pauillac • 5ème Grand Cru Classé • Red

£416.00 tax included
£416.00 tax included
£138.66 / unit
Packaging : 3 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pauillac
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 13
  • Vintage 2006
  • Grape varieties 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 10% cabernet franc

THE Château Clerc Milon, located at Pauillac at the heart of Bordeaux, asserts itself as a 5th Grand Cru Classé exceptional. Its wine, made from noble grape varieties and a prestigious terroir, tells the story of a domaine which combines tradition and modernity. The vintage 2006, particularly successful, captivating with its complexity and structure, offering a beautiful expression of the Bordeaux terroir.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Parker (WA) 90/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Dress : A beautiful ruby red color, almost dark.
Nose : A complex bouquet of black fruits, cedar and spices.
Mouth : On the palate, it reveals itself to be powerful with silky tannins, a lovely freshness and aromas of blackberry and licorice.
Final: Long and persistent, it leaves a delicate imprint of dark chocolate and vanilla.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal with duck breast with cherries or a mature cheese.
Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Château Clerc Milon is planted on clay-limestone soils, typical of the Pauillac appellation. These mineral-rich soils give the grapes great aromatic complexity. Sustainable vineyard management optimizes vine health and fruit quality. climat The region's oceanic climate, with its hot summers and mild winters, promotes a slow and even ripening of the berries, ensuring an authentic expression of the terroir in every bottle.

Owner and history

Today, the Château Clerc Milon is owned by the Rothschild family, who have been able to restore to domaine its credentials. Under their leadership, the domaine has invested in modern cultivation and winemaking techniques, while preserving its historical heritage. The Rothschilds' passion for excellence is reflected in every bottle, making Clerc Milon an essential player in the Pauillac appellation.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Château Clerc Milon It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and innovation. The grapes are harvested by hand to guarantee their quality. After rigorous sorting, alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aging, lasting 16 to 18 months, occurs in oak barrels, a third of which are renewed each year. This method allows the tannins to soften and adds further complexity to the wine, while respecting the identity of the terroir.

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The team's opinion

A structured and elegant Pauillac, offering a beautiful intensity of black fruit, notes of cedar and spices, with a balanced palate and a persistent finish typical of the appellation.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2016 à 2030

Wine profile

  • complex
  • timber frame
  • fruity