2017 Château Clinet

Community Tasting Notes (24) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  4/21/2024 - BradleyL Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Agreed with other posters that this feels quite youthful still and could go for more time in the bottle. This feels medium/full bodied - but quite classical Pomerol. The first thing I picked up on the nose and palate was bacon fat - some air at this stage would probably have helped it open up.

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  1/17/2024 - dream Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Young but quite powerful for the vintage. Rich dark fruits with good underlying acidity. The tannins are firm but smooth and this should age nicely. 92+

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  9/24/2023 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
  from 11.5 ha of mixed gravel, clay, and iron-rich sandy soils
  and vines of average age 45 yrs planted 6,777-7,200/ha.
  “La Grand Vigne", a special parcel of old-vine merlot is horse-ploughed.
  Vinified (since 2014) in 17 temperature-controlled, double-walled,
  stainless steel vats (25-45 HL). Malolactic in both French oak barrels and vats.
  Aging 18-22 months in oak barrels (72% new).
  13% Abv.
  
  Background: Planted as early as 1785, Clinet was bought by
  Jean-Louis Laborde in late 1998.
  In 2004 son Robnan Laborde (a marathoner and head of the
  Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux) took charge.
  Proprietors: Ronan Laborde and spouse Monique Bailly
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby. Focused Merlot blend.
  B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with close-knit acid and tannic structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, plum, oak tannin, chalky minerality.
  D(epth)=2: Round mouthfeel. Full palate and long finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2]= 8/10
  
  Taut at this young stage but in distinctive Clinet style.
  
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  7/22/2023 - markricardo Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This wine is very good but painfully young. It has terrific freshness and acidity backed by plentiful black fruits. Think Trotanoy with less hedonism. In about 5 plus years it should blossom into a truly lovely wine. Ronan really worked his magic in this challenging vintage.

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  5/21/2023 - PSanDiego Likes this wine:

  Well, I waited almost 2 years for the next bottle, paid $95.99, however the Clinet is still too young. Not rated because this is a good wine however it needs more time than I can give it.

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