Parker about Château Clerc Milon 1999
This 1999 is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 18% Cabernet Franc. The saturated purple-colored 1999 displays a dense, flamboyant bouquet of roasted herbs, cedar, cassis, new saddle leather, and espresso. It is soft, seductive, velvety-textured, and ending in a concentrated, lush style. It will provide enjoyment for 15-16 years. It is a top effort for the vintage.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 27%, Cabernet Franc 18% |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Clerc Milon, Lieu-dit, 33250 Pauillac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2040 |
Parker Punkte | 90 |
Jahrgang | 1999 |
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Château Clerc Milon 1999

Château Clerc Milon 1999 is a captivating Bordeaux wine that captures the essence of its vintage in an elegant and refined way. This wine combines fruitiness, structure, and finesse into a harmonious and appealing overall picture that will delight connoisseurs of high-quality wines.
Château Clerc Milon 1999 is a deep garnet red with vibrant highlights, emphasizing its youth and vitality. The bouquet is intense and complex, with enticing aromas of dark berries such as black cherries and cassis, accompanied by subtle notes of tobacco, leather, and a hint of spice. These aromas blend into an appealing and inviting bouquet that seduces the senses.
On the palate, this wine presents an impressive structure and a silky mouthfeel. The tannins are present but well-integrated, giving the wine excellent balance and elegance. Notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a hint of vanilla create a rich and complex flavor palette that lingers and unfolds elegantly on the palate.
The finish is long and graceful, with a remarkable freshness and vibrancy characteristic of a wine of this caliber. Château Clerc Milon 1999 is already a pleasure to drink, but also shows great potential for further aging and development over the coming years. A wine that perfectly captures the beauty and allure of the Bordeaux region and will provide every wine lover with unforgettable moments of enjoyment.