1990 Chateau Clinet, Pomerol 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96

Tasted at Roberson’s Pomerol tasting. The exquisite Clinet ’90 has a lovely rounded, gourmand bouquet, quite meaty and savoury, a touch of garrigues going on here, a little oxtail and Bovril, vibrant and completely seductive. A quintessential Pomerol ’90 bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely rounded, quite voluptuous texture, tight at first but unwinding nicely. Very focused, very well defined with just a touch of spice and cloves on the finish. Drink now-2020. Tasted November 2010. [Neal Martin, 11/01/2010]

Anticipated maturity: 2011-2020

Vinous 92

Very good deep medium color. Compelling nose combines caramel, clove, smoke, black raspberry and a floral nuance. Very concentrated and rich, but sound acids and strong extract give this wine lovely shape and firmness in the mouth. Impressively long finish. While the ’90 Clinet can’t match the ’89 for density, its balance and freshness will make for a delicious drink. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/11/1993]