Chateau Clinet 2012

17 RENÈ GABRIEL´S BX TOTAL: "90 % Merlot, 9 % Cabernet Franc, 1 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Intensives Holunderbouquet, auch sonst ziemlich schwarzbeerig. Im Gaumen cremig, malzig und ansprechend weich, somit haben die Tannine einen velours-haften Touch, im Nachklang dann eine fein kernige Rasse. Ein softer Clinet für relativ frühen Genuss." 95 THE WINEADVOCATE: "With a dense purple color and gorgeous levels of fruit, especially black raspberry and blackcurrant, this full-bodied, opulent style of wine is another great success for Clinet, a château that has been on top of its game for the last decade. This is stunning stuff, and whatever new oak has been used – and there is plenty – it is totally disguised by the luxurious and extravagant fruit level. This full-bodied, opulent Pomerol should drink well for 15 or more years." Drink: 2015 - 2030 - Robert M. Parker, Jr. 94 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Licorice, truffle, chocolate mint, flowers, black raspberry and black cherry get the complex nose going. On the palate, you find a plush, round, supple texture paired with soft tannins and silky tannins." 91 WINE ENTHUSIAST: "90–92. Barrel sample. This firmly tannic wine is solid and potentially quite complex. The structure is paramount, exhibiting substantial weight, while still hinting at the juicy fruity acidity on the finish." 90 JAMES SUCKLING: "A fine and silky red with plum, chocolate and blanched-walnut character. Full to medium body, polished tannins and a clean finish. Second wine of Clinet. Better in 2017."