„A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2003 has a typical ’03 bouquet where there is a sense of some dead fruit. It is there, but it is not animated. The palate is sweet and sensual on the liquorice-tinged entry. There is more cohesion and freshness than many of its peers with a delightful balsamic tinged finish. This is very fine for the vintage, even if the bottle in London a couple of weeks before showed even better. Drink now-2020.“
Neal Martin 91 Punkte (Apr. 2013)
„Tasted at Bordeaux Index's "10-Year On" tasting in London. The Clerc-Milon '03 is very different to the d'Armailhac '03, perhaps crisper and more classic, with cedar and autumnal leaves. It coalesces nicely in the glass and is actually very attractive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp acidity and a commendable sense of focus. I appreciate the classicism of this Clerc-Milon, a sense of reserve on the finish, which is in stark contrast to the more flamboyant d'Armailhac. This is just lovely - perhaps a hidden gem of the vintage? „
Neal Martin 92 Punkte (März 2013)
„Tasted blind at Farr Vintner’s Left Bank tasting. This is rather introverted on the nose: cedar, smoke and broody dark fruit with cigar box aromas developing. The palate has a touch of piquancy on the entry, notes of dark cherry, spice, tobacco and cedar, leading to a ripe, generous finish, though lacking some persistency.“
Neal Martin 90 Punkte (Jan. 2010)
„The dense ruby/purple-colored 2003 is surprisingly fresh and crisp, displaying no signs of the vintage’s extreme heat. This full-bodied, powerful, rich, backward, dense, tannic effort reveals notes of Chinese black tea, creme de cassis, licorice, and melted chocolate. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring, and drink it over the next two decades.“
Robert Parker 91+ Punkte (Apr. 2006)
„A similar blend to the 2002 (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot), this wine boasts a big, deep purple color and a powerful, sweet nose of caramel, plums, licorice, espresso, scorched earth, and black fruits. Texturally mouthfilling, full-bodied, and opulent, it is intense and deep, with plenty of tannin in the finish. This could be one of the finest Clerc-Milons in recent memory if it all comes together as well as my instincts suggest it will. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.“
Robert Parker 91-93 Punkte (Apr. 2005)
„Dense black/ruby-colored to the rim, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenere (that’s right!) offers exotic aromas of smoke, barbecue spices, blackberries, roasted coffee, and chocolate. Deep, chewy, thick, and juicy, this unctuously-textured, well-endowed, full-bodied northern Medoc should drink well young, yet keep for 15-20 years.“
Robert Parker 90-93 Punkte (Apr. 2004)
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