Château CLERC MILON
5ème grand cru classé

Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.

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La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 “More concentrated than its neighbour Armailhac, with a profile characterised by its clay soils. The fruit is dark, deep and well-integrated, supported by a creamy, full-bodied palate. Good length, good presence and a delicious finish with generous, expressive fruit.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “An intense, refined, fruity, noble and distinguished nose. Hints of raspberries, vanilla and smoke when the glass is swirled. Deliciously full-bodied on the attack, with immediate vibrancy on the palate; the wine melts on the palate, juicy and highly aromatic. A lively, fragrant finish, with tannins that are more rounded than ever. A lovely, full-bodied and consistent development throughout the palate.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Full-bodied and elegant in character, this wine is a perfect expression of the vintage, thanks to the extra depth provided by the clay-rich soils. Its finish is impressive.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 "The 2025 Clerc Milon is powerful and explosive in the glass. A rush of dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mocha, new leather and a kiss of new oak makes a strong first impression. Supple and quite potent, with tons of energy, the Clerc Milon is impeccable in 2025."

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 "The palate is very rounded and supple on the entry, a mixture of red and black fruit, a little white pepper and tobacco, gaining more weight towards the finish with a sustained aftertaste. I feel this might have the edge over the d'Armailhac this vintage—let's see."