Château Clinet

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 92-94: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Clinet opens slowly to reveal vibrant red and black fruits: red currants, black cherries, plums and cassis with touches of roses, yeast extract, wood smoke and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and a taut, muscular palate of tightly wound fruits and compelling mineral accents, it finishes long with wonderful purity and fragrant earth accents. robertparker.com 04.2018 // Antonio Galloni 90-93: The 2017 Clinet packs a serious punch. Dense, rich and explosive, the 2017 offers tons of pure power, but it also comes across as oaky and lacking the detail of the best years, at least at this stage. A rush of black cherry jam, inky fruit, grilled herbs, lavender, licorice and smoke builds into the pliant, enveloping finish. The 12% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend speaks with a loud voice. Tasted two times. vinous.com 04.2018 // James Suckling 92-93: Some green-olive and herb character. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Shows some solid and linear length on the finish. jamessuckling.com 04.2018