Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clinet
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; cold pre-fermentation maceration, prolonged vatting (~30 days) with gentle extraction in stainless steel/concrete; aged 18–19 months in ~80% new French oak; minimal racking.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated Pomerol: dark cherry, blackcurrant, violet and truffle notes with cocoa, espresso and iron-mineral hints. Silky, layered fruit with lively acidity, polished powdery tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roasted lamb, beef côte de boeuf, mushroom risotto, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), braised short ribs, umami-rich mushroom or soy-glazed dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Owned by the Laborde family (since 1999) and run by Ronan Laborde. ~11–11.5 ha on Pomerol plateau, high-density plantings, long-established vineyards and modernized gravity-fed cellar.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for Château Clinet 2022: Jeb Dunnuck ~96–98, Vinous (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin) 94–96, The Wine Advocate 94–96, Decanter 94–96, James Suckling ~96–97