2010 Clerc Milon Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JA 96 DC 94 JS 94 JL 94 WA 94 WE 94 WS 94 JR 93
JA 96

janeanson.com, October 2022

Another big vintage, when it became clear that Clerc Milon was hitting a different level, and you feel it in the glass simply by hovering your nose in its vicinity. This is serious, monumental, will benefit from a few...
DC 94

Decanter, May 2021

Opulent aromas of plum, blackberry and cassis reveal a still tannic and dense palate: needs five more years to enter a proper drinking window. Though not yet reaching the heights of later vintages (the new winery opened...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2013

Gorgeous currants and spices with licorice on the nose. Full body, with super integrated tannins and a long, long finish. The texture and beautiful fruit just wants you to drink this. Give it time but hard to wait. Try in...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, July 2022

Medium-bodied, and vibrant, this has entered the start of its prime-time drinking window. Now, you can enjoy the spicy edge you find on all the red fruits, flowers, tobacco, cedar, herbs, and mint leaves. Soft, silky, and...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2020

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Clerc Milon rolls effortlessly out of the glass with open-knit scents of baked black cherries, blackberry preserves and crème de cassis with hints of leather, unsmoked cigars and dried sage...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, February 2013

Confirming its place in the firmament of Pauillac greats, Clerc Milon’s 2010 has huge density, and is packed with dark tannins and blackberry flavor. It has a delicious freshness that cuts right through, lifting the...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, March 2013

Rock-solid, with layers of baker's chocolate and espresso lining the steeped plum and blackberry fruit flavors while intense charcoal fills in on the hefty finish. Backward now, but showing excellent intensity and dark...
JR 93

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, January 2014

Very dark crimson. Intense and luscious on the nose. Manages to be both round and inky! Great intensity and structure. Although some restraint too – it certainly isn't OTT. 18/20

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2010
Size 750ML

The 2010 Clerc Milon is a dazzling Bordeaux blend that hails from the esteemed region of Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. This robust red wine is a grandeur symphony of flavours that captivates the palate with its depth and finesse. Highly praised by critics, the 2010 vintage stands as a testament to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Clerc Milon winery.

This wine, a harmonious blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenere, showcases a vivid dark crimson colour that promises intensity and structure. The nose is enchanting with a very perfumed and floral bouquet, beautifully complemented by hints of lead pencil, black pepper, and baking spice.

Upon the first sip, one is greeted by a fresh and elegant palate that unfolds layers of steeped plum, blackberry fruit flavours and dark chocolate. The wine is both round and inky, with a bright acidity and chalky tannins that provide a delightful contrast to the red fruit and spice notes. The finish is dense, punctuated by notes of licorice, grilled meats, and turned earth, and lingers with an evocative hint of cassis and anise.

The 2010 Clerc Milon has garnered scores in the mid-90s from esteemed reviewers and publications, underscoring its stellar quality and aging potential. Despite its current backwardness, it offers a tantalizing promise of a future enriched by further complexity and depth. This wine is indeed a very successful vintage for Clerc Milon, and will surely become even more mesmerizing as it evolves in the bottle. It's a wine that commands respect and patience – a treasure to be unlocked in due time. Whether you choose to savor it now or allow it to mature, the 2010 Clerc Milon is a Bordeaux blend that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.