1982 Clerc Milon
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Another fine 1982, now very much at the moment to drink, showing beautiful balance and character. Classic tertiary notes of leather, undergrowth, truffle, iron filings, smoked blackberries, really a delicous wine with aromatics that rise out of the glass. This has stayed at this level for the past few years, and is likely to continue to do so for another five to 10 years before slowly unwinding. Harvest September 16 to 23. A touch of new oak was being used for ageing at this point, maybe 15%. Raoul Blondin cellar master.
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Very, very deep crimson. Quite youthful rim. Good core of fruit. Gentle terroir on the nose, reminiscent of minerals and lead pencils but the wine is still hard and very, very chewy. (JR)
The 1982 Clerc-Milon is a charming, forward, ripe, fruity wine with an open-knit, lovely bouquet of ripe berry fruit, and oaky, vanillin scents. Medium to full bodied, with soft, light tannins, this wine is ready to drink. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/90.
Full red-ruby. Aromas of plum, leather, meat and tobacco, plus a dusty hint of old oak. Supple on entry, then a bit dry in the middle, with slightly spiky acidity. A fully mature wine with modest density. Somewhat dry-edged finish.
About the producer
Ch. Clerc Milon was purchased by Baron Philippe Rothschild in 1970. Today the 41-hectare vineyard, sandwiched between First Growths Ch. Lafite Rothschild and Ch. Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, is one of Bordeaux’s most impressive Fifth Growths