Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This is well beyond critical reviews young.

Sofia & I became friends with Jean D’Anjoy (photo to right). Winemaker who now runs all the Rothschild properties. He was the Assistant Winemaker at Opus One for 10 yrs. He had many offers to be a Napa Winemaker but refused. Had he, he would have been demeeded a Napa Winemaker when he wanted to always go back to Bordeaux as a Winemaker. Opus was fine as it is 1/2 French owed. He later became the the Clerc Milon Winemaker in 09. What a first vintage. He simultaneously built the new facilities at Clerc Milon. He is also perhaps the best & kindest human being I’ve ever met.

He arranged for Sofia & I to pick the Mouton Merlot and work all phases of the 2012 Clark Milon vintage. So, you might wanna not buy the 2012 vintage of Mouton & Clerc. 😂 He also arranged for us to sit at the Baroness’s table for the harvest luncheon where they poured the last of the filtered bottom of the barrels of 82 Mouton. I asked Sofia to pinch me. The Baroness sadly died two years later.

The nose is sweet and a touch sour; blackberries & black raspberries. Floral & slightly candied; dark and light cherries, juicy strawberries, raspberries and some circling baked rhubarb. Understated new oak barrel powder, beautiful baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla, dry leaves and twig, baking powder, fresh and dry herbs, lead pencil shavings, limestone, dark soils, dry pebbles, red, and dark florals set in liquid violets.

The palate shows medium plus well rounded, softened, resolved tannins. The fruit is ripe and juicy. Blackberries & black raspberries. Floral & slightly candied; dark and light cherries, juicy strawberries, raspberries and some circling baked rhubarb. Understated new oak barrel powder, beautiful baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla, dry leaves and twig, baking powder, mid, dark spices with a shade of heat, fresh and dry herbs, lead pencil shavings, moist to dry tobacco, used leather, limestone, dark soils, dry pebbles, red, and dark florals set in liquid violets, perfect acidity and a grand elegant, well balanced, integrated finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on spice & earth.

An elegant beauty if I ever had one. Has another 5-7 yr ahead depending on storage.

Photos of; the new facilities at Clerc Milon, Jean D’Anjoy and their vineyards, barrel room and tasting/entertaining lounge.

Delectable & IOS 27 isn’t a good fit today. — a day ago

Chelsie Sargent

9.5

Dinner at Beverlys — 2 years ago

Shangliao Sun

9.0

Fruity and crisp, with mineral finish. — 5 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

Nose of lemon and some spice. This is discreet and fresh. The palate is very well designed with a strong acid drive, a good tension, a nice width and some weight on the sides,a good grip, almost a chalky mouthfeel. A very long finish with refreshing citrus note and the same spices. This is great! More of that! — 6 years ago

Ben LaBolt

8.9

Lighter bodied Shiraz. — 7 years ago

with Leo

Peter Lachman

8.9

Full bodied and — 8 years ago

Norman

9.0

Decent. Not amazing — a month ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

This was Pastourelle Clerc Milon. Second label of Clerc Milon, was quite good with some fruit, and reasonable price — 5 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Consistent! — 8 months ago

Kris Oberdick

9.0

Gold release. Excellent flavor. Very balanced with nice finish. — 3 years ago

Gwendolyn Smith

9.3

Great French (specs) — 6 years ago

Jeff

9.4

Lovely white wine with bright acidity with balanced flavors of Meyer lemon and minerality. Big juicy finish. From Friuli-Venezia. — 6 years ago

Aaron Forel

8.9

I rated this excellent Bordeaux before. This is what a Bordeaux should taste like. Great wine and very consistent in quality from year to year. Enjoy with beef, veal, pasta & other light fare. — 8 years ago

Joel Lara

9.0

Such a tasty Saint-Emilion second wine. PnP. Well-integrated tannins provide a smooth mouthfeel with just a slight astringency, and medium+ acidity brings nice freshness. Primarily cassis, dark cherry, woody herbs, anise, and iron mineral flavors come through with hints of earthy chocolate. Super tasty, and such a good value at only $24. — 4 months ago

Ericsson

9.4

2nd of Grand Cru Bordeaux. Great wine with incredible aging potential. Cheers. — 6 months ago

Jason MacLean

9.1

I bought this about 15 years ago from Vienna Vintner and glad I did because it stood the test of time after the past 13 years in a basement. Glad I didn’t wait longer but this is very enjoyable at 19! — 8 months ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Interesting… every week new varietals are discovered — 4 years ago

with TwiLea

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby color- almost inky. Aromas of cherry, plum, cola and cacao. Blackberry, vanilla and caramel finish on the palate. — 6 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Color naranja

Nariz: Piedras, Lavanada, Toronja

Boca: Acidez M, Alcohol M

Interesante. — 7 years ago

Nolan Gasser

9.2

Very smooth with a nice finish. Great with ribs. — 8 years ago