2012 Clinet

Clinet

94Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

A commendable offering from Clinet this year. Clean and ripe on the nose then fresh and supple on the palate. This is medium bodied, open and approachable. Very good. FINE+RARE

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12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£747.00
Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£127.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

A massive bouquet of wisteria, black cherries and cassis dominates the nose as soon as you pull the cork, while the palate is remarkably balanced.

FINE+RARE (June 2016)

With a dense purple color and gorgeous levels of fruit, especially black raspberry and blackcurrant, this full-bodied, opulent style of wine is another great success for Clinet, a château that has been on top of its game for the last decade. This is stunning stuff, and whatever new oak has been used – and there is plenty – it is totally disguised by the luxurious and extravagant fruit level. This full-bodied, opulent Pomerol should drink well for 15 or more years.| eRobertParker.com.April, 2015

Robert ParkerScore: 95/100

Features a thick, ripe feel, with plum sauce and blackberry paste notes that drip slowly as licorice snap and roasted apple wood fill in the finish. A more overtly hedonistic style of Pomerol, retaining good balance. WineSpectator.com—J.M.

Wine SpectatorScore: 91-94/100

A commendable offering from Clinet this year. Clean and ripe on the nose then fresh and supple on the palate. This is medium bodied, open and approachable. Very good. FINE+RARE

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About The Producer

The producer

Château Clinet

Château Clinet occupies some of the oldest vineyards in Pomerol with earliest records going back to 1595. The site remains one of the highest vineyards in the appellation with the highest elevation at 35 metres. The vineyards neighbour Château L’Eglise Clinet, Château Feytit Clinet and Château Trotanoy, whilst there is an additional plot that neighbours Chateau Lafleur and Pétrus.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Pomerol

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window