Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Clinet |
Vintage | 2012 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Pomerol |
Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Stock | 0 |
Although hardly comparable to what Clinet achieved in both 2009 and 2010, the 2012 Clinet is another star of the vintage. A powerful, full-bodied, muscular Pomerol, it reveals a dense purple color in addition to lots of opulence, a layered, full-bodied richness (somewhat atypical for the vintage), beautiful density and plenty of mocha, black cherry, truffle and graphite notes. It is a surprisingly full yet accessible Clinet that will be drinkable long before the 2009 and 2010 hit their plateaus of maturity. Drink the 2012 over the next 15 years.
Score: 91-94
Features a thick, ripe feel, with plum sauce and blackberry paste notes that drip slowly as licorice snap and roasted apple wood fill in the finish. A more overtly hedonistic style of Pomerol, retaining good balance.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.