2005 Clerc Milon Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 WS 95 JL 93 NM 93 WA 93 W&S 93 JA 92 WE 91
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, January 2019

This is an impressive and dynamic 2005 with blackcurrant, sweet-tobacco and raw-meat aromas that follow through to a full body with wonderful fruit complexity and succulent tannins. It’s a joy to drink now, but will...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, March 2008

Offers fabulous aromas of currant tar lead pencil and mineral. Full-bodied with supersoft tannins that caress the palate. Beautiful and impressive. A fabulous wine. The best Clerc in a very long time. Best after 2014. -JS
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, October 2023

Firm, fresh, floral and crunchy, with a focus on its lifted red fruits with their spicy accent. Medium-bodied with lift and energy, the discreet, almost reserved finish serves up a nice display of red currants, spice and...
NM 93

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, February 2015

The Château Clerc-Milon 2005 offers slightly more delineation on the nose compared to the d’Armailhac with ravishing blackberry, raspberry, soy and cedar scents vying for attention. The palate is underpinned by a fine...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2017

I have noticed that both myself and Robert Parker have consistently given the 2005 Château Clerc-Milon a very respectable 93 points. At ten years of age (has time flow that quickly?), I find no reason to change my opinion...
W&S 93

Wine & Spirits, October 2008

On a 107-acre site between Mouton and Lafite, Clerc Milon is part of G.F.A. Baronne Philippine de Rothschild, a group of properties including Mouton and managed by the same team. In 2005, the team produced a great...
JA 92

janeanson.com, June 2022

More tannic frame but a little less charm than its sibling Armailhac. A good moment to begin drinking, with still firm tannins that cradle sweet brambled fruit, and a delicous edge of white pepper spice, truffle and...
WE 91

Wine Enthusiast, June 2008

Clerc-Milon continues on its rising path of quality with this rich and rounded magnificent 2005. Driven by rich, red jam fruits, and dominated by the dense, solid tannins, this wine is already approachable, but will...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2005
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2005 Clerc Milon is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pauillac region of France. With its deep red color and elegant label, this wine is a true work of art. The nose is incredibly inviting, with rich caramel notes that are underscored by herbs, red cherry, and blackberry aromas. It is a testament to the quality of this wine that it is already showing so impressively, despite its relative youth.

On the palate, the 2005 Clerc Milon offers a soft entry and a round, full body. The tannins are big and ripe, providing a firm structure that is balanced by the wine's sweet fruit and toasted caramel flavors. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lasting impression.

The 2005 Clerc Milon has received high praise from wine critics and enthusiasts alike. Mike Supple from JJ Buckley has awarded it an impressive score of 92, noting its rich caramel and herbaceous aromas, as well as its long finish. Wine Spectator has given it an even higher score of 95, describing it as "beautiful and impressive" with fabulous aromas of currant, tar, lead pencil, and mineral. Neal Martin's Wine Journal also praises this wine, giving it a score of 93 and noting its focus, concentration, and potential for enjoyment in the near future.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has consistently rated the 2005 Clerc Milon at 93 points, describing it as a truly great wine for the estate. The nose is classic Clerc-Milon, with intense graphite and cigar box aromas infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with powerful black and red fruit, hints of tobacco, and a multi-layered complexity.

Overall, the 2005 Clerc Milon is a magnificent wine that continues to rise in quality. It is already approachable, but will develop further over the next 8-12 years. With its impressive scores, beautiful aromas, and complex flavors, this is a wine that should not be missed.