Château CLINET
Red

One of the appellation's ripest and most hedonistic crus until 2000, Clinet has since gained in distinction and refinement through successive touches (15% Cabernet in the vines, state-of-the-art technical equipment...). All this without losing the aromatic intensity and depth of flesh that are its hallmarks. Today, Clinet is unquestionably one of Pomerol's finest wines.

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J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black color. Intense, fruity, and subtle on the nose. A hint of resin. Full-bodied on the attack, juicy on the mid-palate, with rich flavor and abundant, refined body, the wine slowly evolves into a long, complex, dense, airy, fresh, and smooth finish.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 « TNow this has a delightful nose, perhaps the most elegant and refined that I have encountered at this stage: vivid red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry scents, neatly embroidered oak, more floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled, fine tannins, bright and tensile, exquisite focus, with a peacock's tail on the finish. Quite crystalline on the finish, this is a Clinet that I would like in my cellar. Or at the dinner table. Or in my glass. »

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 « The 2025 Clinet is a dark, brooding wine, largely because of the significant presence of Cabernet Sauvignon—a rarity in Pomerol, but a tradition here dating back to vines that were planted in the 1930s and 1950s. Plum, blackberry, gravel, incense, licorice and scorched earth stain the palate.  »

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-96/100 “The Clinet style suits this vintage well, offering a creamier texture than the appellation average, with a soft, harmonious structure and aromas of ripe black fruit without being overpowering, accompanied by delicate floral notes. The 20% Cabernet contributes finely grained, lingering tannins.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “Blackberry, plum, cocoa and spices combine to create a rich bouquet. The structured palate still seems somewhat one-dimensional at this stage, but should continue to develop.”