Clinet Pomerol 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clinet
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95; Vinous 94; Jeb Dunnuck 93-96 (93+); Wine Advocate 92; Wine Spectator 91; Decanter tasting notes and multiple 90+ critic scores

Tasting Note
Dense black-cherry and plum fruit with violets, graphite, cocoa and tobacco. Silky, ripe tannins, medium–full body and persistent, mineral-tinged finish. Energetic and structured with floral lift.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi), shiitake stir-fry, Korean braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless/cement vats with gentle extraction; matured ~12–18 months in ~80% new French oak; late harvest (into October) for ripeness.

Vineyard Info
Château Clinet (11–11.5 ha) is a historic Pomerol estate owned by the Laborde family since 1999; Ronan Laborde has managed the domaine since 2004, modernizing cellar and practicing gentle, sustainable viticulture.