The vinification process for Chateau Clinet aims to maintain the freshness, finesse and character. Harvesting is always carried out manually, and following meticulous selection, gravity delivers the grapes to the vats. The cellar layout allows good traceability from the vineyard to the end of the aging period. The production of a well-defined parcel can be followed in each vat, then each barrel.

On average, fermentation and maceration lasts for one month, whereupon the wine is transferred into barrels. ‘Free run’ wines are separated from ‘pressed’ wines, and then aged separately. The wine is aged in French oak barrels. around 60 percent new with the remaining being one-year old.

The 2015 Clinet is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pomerol sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Clinet, has garnered significant acclaim from multiple wine reviewers, reflecting its high quality and potential for aging.

The wine is composed predominantly of 90% Merlot, complemented by 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of 1% Cabernet Franc. It has been matured in a combination of 65% new and 35% one-year-old French oak barrels for 16 months. With an alcohol content of 14.0%, this wine presents a medium to deep garnet-purple color.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2015 Clinet an exceptional score of 97 points. Lisa Perrotti-Brown described it as "a real stunner," highlighting its "sensuous medium-bodied style" and "very firm, very silky tannins." She noted the wine's "energetic, multifaceted fruit" and "great tension," finishing with "an arresting spice and floral perfume."

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com gave an impressive 99 points, praising its balance and texture: "With the perfect balance between density and lift, everything comes together in the decadently textured, silky textured, fruit filled finish." He emphasized the flavors of "truffle, campfire, licorice black cherry, plum, and underbrush."

James Suckling also rated it 99 points, describing it as "an immaculate wine" with "pristine blackberries and dark plums" and "chalky, seamless tannins." He appreciated its "super fresh" character and advised to try it from 2022.

Jeb Dunnuck, offering 98 points, noted its "concentrated, powerful style" and likened it to the 2005 vintage. He mentioned "loads of spiced blackberries and cassis fruits" and "a distinct gravelly minerality," recommending to let it age for 4-6 years for optimal enjoyment.

Decanter awarded it 98 points, commending its "elegant, powerful and accomplished" nature. They noted its "finely-knitted tannins and dark fruit," with flavors that "come alive" after some time in the glass, suggesting it is "really special, and long-lasting."

Neal Martin's Wine Journal rated it 96 points, highlighting its "refined bouquet" and "taut and crisp acidity," which lend it "a beguiling sense of symmetry and poise." He praised it as "a classy, mineral-driven Pomerol."

Other reviewers, such as The Wine Independent and Jane Anson, also rated the wine highly, both giving it 96 points. They mentioned its "smooth texture," "luscious and seductive" nature, and "fantastic tension and energy."

Overall, the 2015 Clinet stands out as a high-quality Bordeaux Blend with a complex flavor profile, excellent aging potential, and widespread critical acclaim.