2020 Chateau Clinet, Pomerol 1x750ml

Vinous NR

The 2020 Clinet has quite a lot of new oak to be subsumed on the nose, and at the moment, it is disguising the DNA of this chateau. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and pointed acidity, slightly bitter but with a pleasing salinity on the finish. I am intrigued to see how this ages, but it is not showing its best right now (another bottle tasted in April 2024 performed much better). Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2024]

Robert Parker 97

The 2020 Clinet (a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon) has an opaque purple-black color, needing a little coaxing to unleash bold, powerful notes of plum preserves, blueberry compote and black raspberries, followed by suggestions of cracked black pepper, menthol, cedar chest and rose oil with a hint of licorice. The big, rich, full-bodied palate is a powerhouse, bursting with impactful black and blue fruit preserves flavors, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and fantastically perfumed. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 28/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2057