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2020 Chateau Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedAntonio Galloni 93-95/100
The 2020 Clinet was picked September 14–17 for the Merlot and September 24 for the Cabernet Sauvignon, at 38hl/ha, and matured in 80% new oak. Its 15.0° alcohol is the highest ever. The bravura nose delivers copious black cherries, blueberry and violet aromas that explode from the glass. This is a Pomerol that really wants to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, hints of chocolate chip infusing the mixture of black and blueberry fruit. Lavish and satiny in texture toward the long finish. This is a bold and extravagant Clinet that I hope will just find a
Colour / grapeRed · Merlot 80% / Cabernet Sauvignon 20% / Merlot 20%
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2026–2047
2026Hold2047
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Antonio Galloni
93-95/100
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Neal Martin
94-96/100
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Jane Anson
95/100
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James Suckling
96-97/100
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
96-98/100
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Julia Harding MW
17/20
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Michael Schuster
93-94+/100
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Jeb Dunnuck
96-98+/100
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Vivino community
4.3/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (16 critics)
94/100
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