Chateau Clerc Milon

Chateau Clerc Milon 2001
Pauillac , Fifth growth du Médoc；
Owner: GFA Baronne Philippine de Rothschild
Manager: Philippe Dhalluin, Jean-Paul Polaert
Grape variety：54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot,-
and 10% Cabernet Franc；
Maturity：2006-2020

Wine Spectator # 28-17 (3/31/2004) : 91
Cash (Schweiz) # 16 (4/19/2002) : 89-91
Parker # 153 (6/1/2004) : 88-90

Chateau Clerc Milon 2001

Tasted on three separate occasions, this 2001 did not perform nearly as well from bottle as it did from cASK. A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, it exhibits aromas reminiscent of a Starbuck espresso, melted licorice, black currants, cherries, cedar, a notion of dried herbs, and elevated oak. With attractive texture and firm tannin in the finish, it requires 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 14-15. While it is an excellent, medium-bodied Pauillac, it is nowhere near as impressive as I anticipated from cASK.

Note:

1855年列級酒莊酒。雖位列第五級 , 但酒莊釀成的酒多次獲得 Parker 九十分以上的評分 , 証明 Clerc Milon 是一款優異的酒。2001年的Clerc Milon 酒相當不俗, 很強的咖啡木桶香味 ,酒身中等至厚 , 典型的波雅克的紅酒風格 , 酒香與 Mouton 正牌酒很相似 , 值得一試。