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Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Wine Spectator

Aromas of earth, spices and blackberry follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a delicate fruity finish. Some currant. Needs drinking.'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now.-James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Wine Spectator

91
91/100

Robert Parker

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Robert Parker

A superb effort, the 1998 may be the finest Clerc-Milon I have tasted. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, this is a blockbuster, over-sized offering for this estate. Full-bodied and super-extracted, with power to burn, this rich, concentrated wine demands 7-8 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025. Wine Advocate.April, 2001

88 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 88/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 1998 Clerc Milon is deep garnet-brick in color and scented of cigar boxes, sandalwood and old leather with a core of plum preserves and figs plus a touch of powdered cinnamon. The palate is medium-bodied, soft, plush and fresh with a little chew to the finish. Drink up! May 2018, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Clerc Milon
Clerc Milon

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

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