The Story
A distinguished Pauillac renowned for concentrated cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and violet aromas. Rich yet impeccably balanced, it delivers silky tannins, vibrant freshness, refined structure, and exceptional depth with outstanding aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, aged Comté, or wild mushroom risotto.
97 Points - James Suckling
Exceptional depth of color. The wine is a little closed now, with aromas of black licorice, violets and dark fruit. Quite full-bodied with abundant fine tannins that are fresh and seamless. Long, compact and substantial. There is excellent potential in this. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36.5% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Carménère.
95 Points - Decanter
Subtle and delicate, not shouting but delivering a really nuanced glass of wine with vibrant acidity, soft sweetness and a herbal edge that frames spiced red fruits. Feels less serious than d'Armailhac, more upfront and open, yet full of detail. Exceptionally lifted, pure and precise, with grippy tannins that leave a crushed velvet texture and impressive generosity. Super appealing and already very enjoyable.
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Rich and smoky, this wine has great presence. Tannins are almost sweet with their roundness, the wine enveloping the structure with jammy black fruits. The wine will age well. Drink from 2027.
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Château Clerc Milon brings another level of finesse and is a big step up over the Pastourelle. Kirsch, blackberries, graphite, lead pencil shavings and crushed stone minerality give way to a full-bodied, nicely concentrated, tannic 2020 that's balanced, possesses terrific purity and finishes beautifully. A serious Pauillac, it warrants 7–8 years of bottle age and will enjoy 20–25+ years of prime drinking.
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper, exotic spices and burning embers introduce the 2020 Clerc Milon, a medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine that's seamless, concentrated and refined, with lively acids and a long, saline, violet-inflected finish. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the balance Petit Verdot, it is a terrific expression of this clay-limestone terroir. Best after 2027.
94 Points - Wine Spectator
Sleek and refined, with a very fine-grained structure supporting a core of black currant and black cherry reduction notes along with hints of chalky minerality and sweet tobacco. The long finish has cut and energy, thanks to savory nuance.
94 Points - Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Commentary: The 2020 Château Clerc Milon is well-built and tightly knit on the palate.
Tasting Notes: This wine shines with aromas of generous black fruits and subtle oak. Enjoy it with a pan-fried, medium-rare Porterhouse steak. (Tasted: January 27, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
Description
A distinguished Pauillac renowned for concentrated cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and violet aromas. Rich yet impeccably balanced, it delivers silky tannins, vibrant freshness, refined structure, and exceptional depth with outstanding aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, aged Comté, or wild mushroom risotto.
97 Points - James Suckling
Exceptional depth of color. The wine is a little closed now, with aromas of black licorice, violets and dark fruit. Quite full-bodied with abundant fine tannins that are fresh and seamless. Long, compact and substantial. There is excellent potential in this. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36.5% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Carménère.
95 Points - Decanter
Subtle and delicate, not shouting but delivering a really nuanced glass of wine with vibrant acidity, soft sweetness and a herbal edge that frames spiced red fruits. Feels less serious than d'Armailhac, more upfront and open, yet full of detail. Exceptionally lifted, pure and precise, with grippy tannins that leave a crushed velvet texture and impressive generosity. Super appealing and already very enjoyable.
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Rich and smoky, this wine has great presence. Tannins are almost sweet with their roundness, the wine enveloping the structure with jammy black fruits. The wine will age well. Drink from 2027.
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Château Clerc Milon brings another level of finesse and is a big step up over the Pastourelle. Kirsch, blackberries, graphite, lead pencil shavings and crushed stone minerality give way to a full-bodied, nicely concentrated, tannic 2020 that's balanced, possesses terrific purity and finishes beautifully. A serious Pauillac, it warrants 7–8 years of bottle age and will enjoy 20–25+ years of prime drinking.
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper, exotic spices and burning embers introduce the 2020 Clerc Milon, a medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine that's seamless, concentrated and refined, with lively acids and a long, saline, violet-inflected finish. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the balance Petit Verdot, it is a terrific expression of this clay-limestone terroir. Best after 2027.
94 Points - Wine Spectator
Sleek and refined, with a very fine-grained structure supporting a core of black currant and black cherry reduction notes along with hints of chalky minerality and sweet tobacco. The long finish has cut and energy, thanks to savory nuance.
94 Points - Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Commentary: The 2020 Château Clerc Milon is well-built and tightly knit on the palate.
Tasting Notes: This wine shines with aromas of generous black fruits and subtle oak. Enjoy it with a pan-fried, medium-rare Porterhouse steak. (Tasted: January 27, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
