
Peter Maude Fine Wines
2024, Château Clinet, POMEROL
$119.60 inc. GST
Last year EP $126.00-
Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
This small three hectare property is situated at the edge of the plateau of Pomerol behind Clos L'Eglise. It shot to fame following a 100 point Parker rating in 1989 and then repeated this feat 20 years later. The wines here are serious, dense and powerful. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
A full-bodied young red with blackberries, lemons, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. There’s an earthy, terroir-drive vibe at the end. Solid. Well done.
95-96 James Suckling.
The 2024 Clinet opens with red and black fruit, pencil shavings from the Cabernet and light tertiary scents in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. The oak is neatly integrated and benefits from slightly less new wood, which allows the terroir to show through. Cohesive toward the finish with decent length, this is a thoughtfully produced Clinet that will age well in bottle. 2029 - 2050
91-93 Neal Martin, vinous.
The 2024 Clinet is a dark, stylish wine. Black cherry, lavender, spice, liquorice and blue-toned fruit are beautifully delineated. Dark and vibrant in the glass, with terrific depth, Clinet is super-expressive in 2024. Ronan Laborde bled the musts to bring the wine into the rich, textured style he seeks here. Clinet is a rare Pomerol that is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Cabernet very much in evidence. Drink: 2034-2054
92-94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.