Château Clerc Milon 2022

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

Falstaff

Deep dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. A very multi-faceted and inviting nose with a subtle touch of suede, a hint of dark berries, nuances of clove, some bourbon vanilla, and a fine touch of cassis. The full-bodied palate is elegant, with fine, silky tannins, ripe cherry fruit and a saline minerality on the delicately chocolatey finish, harmonious and persistent, accessible and drinkable now but also has definite ageing potential.

Jeb Dunnuck

As to the Grand Vin 2022 Château Clerc Milon, it reminds me of the 2018 with its full-bodied, ripe, yet elegant style. Cassis, graphite, espresso roast, and lead pencil notes define the aromatics, and it has a beautiful spine of acidity, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It shows the ripe, exuberant yet structured style of the vintage beautifully. The blend is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Carmenère, harvested between the 9th and 26th of September, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, a pH of 3.83, and an IPT of 74. The élevage here is 55% new French oak. Tasted multiple times with consistent notes.

James Suckling

Ripe, but nothing is overdone. Mint, blackberries, violets, iodine and graphite on the nose. Full-bodied with an abundance of dusty tannins that are beautiful despite the vintage’s heat and drought. A big, opulent Bordeaux that will age well. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 8% cabernet franc and 1% carmenere. Drinkable now, but better after 2028. From a vertical tasting at the chateau.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Aromas of sweet crème de cassis, licorice, violets and creamy new oak introduce the 2022 Clerc Milon, a full-bodied, rich and layered wine that's deep and vibrant, with ripe, integrated tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long finish. As I wrote en primeur, its clay-limestone terroir lends it a distinctive signature that sets it apart from the rest of the portfolio.