2005 Chateau Clerc Milon 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x750ml

Vinous 91

The 2005 Clerc Milon is a very pretty, mature Pauillac. Dark fruit, leather, licorice, game, incense and tobacco give the 2005 a feeling of maturity. The 2005 is in a very pretty spot right now to offer fine drinking, but I would not push my luck, as the edges are starting to fray. [Antonio Galloni, 15/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2025

Robert Parker 93

I have noticed that both myself and Robert Parker have consistently given the 2005 Chateau Clerc-Milon a very respectable 93 points. At ten years of age (has time flow that quickly?), I find no reason to change my opinion of a truly great wine for the estate. The nose is straight-down-the-line classic Clerc-Milon with intense graphite and cigar box aromas infusing the black fruit that could only come from Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with powerful black and red fruit, hints of tobacco suffusing the multi-layered black fruit that gently grip the mouth. It has opened slightly since I last tasted this wine, though I would still afford it another 3 to 4 years in bottle. This is a great Clerc-Milon, probably the best ever made. Tasted August 2016. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035