2018 Chateau Clinet, Pomerol (6 x Bottle)
Confident, poised, layers of graphite, slate, chocolate shavings, dark blackcurrant and blueberry fruits. These are big tannins that are going to need another five to 8 years in bottle, but the decadence is already clear, and this is a wine that is going to impress any table that it is served at in years to come.
2018 Chateau Clinet, Pomerol (6 x Bottle)
Confident, poised, layers of graphite, slate, chocolate shavings, dark blackcurrant and blueberry fruits. These are big tannins that are going to need another five to 8 years in bottle, but the decadence is already clear, and this is a wine that is going to impress any table that it is served at in years to come.
| Producer | Chateau Clinet |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Pomerol |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 13.00% |
| Style | Medium-Full , Dry |
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Higher Cabernet Sauvignon than usual because of the earmy season frost, giving a blend that nods back to 19th century Clinet where Cabernet was up to 50% of the plantings. Plenty of depth and chewy almost sticky tannins, well textured black cherry fruits, with cocoa bean, graphite and a slate-filled texture that pulls it all back into shape. 75% new oak barrels for ageing. Ronan Laborde owner. 38hl/h yield.
97 Points / Drinking 2026 - 2044
By Jane Anson / May 2023
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Clinet begins a little coy and then, with coaxing, opens out to vibrant black cherries, kirsch, baked plums and cinnamon stick scents with hints of cloves and anise plus earthy truffles and fungi wafts. Full-bodied and chock-full of bright, energetic fruit, it has a firm, finely grained structure and long, fragrant finish. The blend is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aging is anticipated to last for 16 months in French oak barriques, 75% new.
94-96+ Points
By Lisa Perrotti-Brown / April 2019
Vinous
The 2018 Clinet is a powerful, explosive wine. Clinet is unusual for Pomerol in that the wine includes a good bit of Cabernet Sauvignon (15% in 2018). Gravel, smoke, licorice, grilled herbs, leather and menthol wrap around a core of plush, dark fruit. The Cabernet is very much felt in the wine’s flavor profile and textural weight. Dense, rich and inviting, Clinet is a winner from proprietor Ronan Laborde. Tasted three times.
91-94 Points
By Antonio Galloni / April 2019
Vinous
The 2018 Clinet is a powerful, reticent wine that is going to need at least a few years in bottle to become approachable. Today, the tannins are especially forbidding, Inky dark red fruit, iron, cedar, mint, licorice and dried herbs give Clinet its signature profile marked by savory Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and flavors. This is a terrific showing from Clinet and proprietor Ronan Laborde.
94 Points / Drinking 2026 - 2038
By Antonio Galloni / March 2021
Vinous
The 2018 Clinet was picked from 19 September until 5 October at 45hL/ha before selection and 38hL/ha projected for the Grand Vin. It has a sumptuous and very pure bouquet with perfumed black cherry, iodine and crushed violet aromas, although it remains controlled and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite a muscular Clinet in the making with good backbone, layers of black fruit laced with clove, white pepper and truffle. This is nicely detailed on the finish. The 2018 should grow up into a very fine Clinet.
93-95 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2045
By Neal Martin / November 2019