Chateau Clinet lies at the highest point of the Pomerol Plateau on the Gunz gravel terrace, origin of the appellation’s most prestigious crus. It’s a remarkable terroir of old gravel and deep clay over a subsoil of clinker. The vines sink roots 5 metres deep where they are gently warmed by naturally occurring volcanic stones.

The estate has been producing some of the world’s most prestigious wines for centuries. The Belleyme Map, published in 1785, shows the terroir of Chateau Clinet was already exclusively under vine.

Since the 1980s, Jean-Michel Arcaute has managed the vineyard. He has been instrumental in revolutionizing them, replanting with Merlot instead of Cabernet and introducing hand-harvesting, manual selection, and a longer cuvaison.

Merlot accounts for the vast majority of grape varieties (90%) with the remainder being made up of Cabernet-Sauvignon (9%) and Cabernet Franc (1%). The total area under vine is 11.3 hectares and the average age of the vines is 40 years.

The vines are grown with total respect for the environment, giving pride of place to tilling and grassing rather than using chemicals and the human hand over machines.

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.

Introducing the 2019 Clinet, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Pomerol region in France. This exquisite red wine embodies the epitome of elegance, complexity, and a true expression of its terroir. With a deep, ruby-red color that catches the eye, this wine is a visual delight in the glass.

On the nose, the 2019 Clinet reveals a captivating bouquet of dark fruits, coconut, chocolate, and hazelnut. The aromas are rich and inviting, immediately drawing you into the glass. As you take your first sip, the wine unveils its true character—a full-bodied and muscular Pomerol that leaves a lasting impression.

The palate is greeted with dark-fruit flavors, complemented by a touch of spice that adds depth and complexity. Fine-grained tannins create a tight and chewy texture, adding structure to the wine. As it glides across your tongue, the Clinet showcases well-toned form and remarkable balance. This wine is a true testament to the winemaking skills of Ronan Laborde, the talented producer behind Clinet.

The 2019 Clinet is a wine with immense aging potential. Experts recommend cellaring this beauty for at least five or six years to allow it to fully resolve and develop its full potential. However, if you simply can't resist, it can still be enjoyed now with a bit of decanting.

Accolades have poured in for the 2019 Clinet, with critics heaping praise upon this exceptional wine. Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded it an impressive score of 98 points, describing it as flavorful and muscular, yet balanced and precise. Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it a near-perfect score of 99 points, calling it a hedonistic thrill ride that will evolve beautifully over the next few decades.

Vinous also lauded the 2019 Clinet, awarding it a score of 98 points and praising its stunning delineation. The review highlights the wine's medium-bodied, fresh palate, fine-grained tannins, and disarming mineralité. Jeb Dunnuck of jebdunnuck.com was equally impressed, giving it a score of 98 points and describing it as a brilliantly crafted Pomerol with elegance and sexiness, capable of evolving for 20-25 years or more.

With each vintage, Clinet continues to raise the bar, and the 2019 is no exception. It is a precise, concentrated wine that exemplifies the tremendous progress made at this estate under Ronan Laborde's guidance. The 2019 Clinet is a wine that demands attention and promises a memorable experience for those fortunate enough to savor it.