Chateau Clinet 2011

Professional Ratings

• 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Clinet has produced a blockbuster wine, even in the lighter, less consistent vintage of 2011. It reveals a dense purple color as well as an abundance of black cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, incense and a touch of camphor. Full-bodied, opulent and fleshy with a substantial finish, this showy, dramatic 2011 should drink well for 15-20 years. Brilliant!
• 93 Wine Spectator
  This is alluring, with lovely blackberry, boysenberry and fig pâte de fruit flavors gliding along, lined with subtle charcoal and black tea notes and carrying through to a lush yet defined finish. A hedonist's delight on the surface, offering inlaid grip for balance. Best from 2015 through 2030.
• 93 Wine Enthusiast
  Blackberry fruits dominate this ripe wine. It is already delicious, with a round and well-cushioned structure.
  Barrel Sample: 91-93
• 92 James Suckling
  This is a rich Pomerol for the vintage with plenty of berry, chocolate and toasted-oak character. Full body with round, soft tannins. Needs two or three years to come together.