Chateau Clerc Millon 2001 in 12er Holzkiste

Parker: The 2001 Clerc Milon is undeniably a sleeper of the vintage, and an effort that may actually turn out better than the brilliant 2000. The blend has changed since I tasted it last year and is now 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. A roasted espresso character in the nose, along with melted chocolate, licorice, creme de cassis, and new oak jumps from the glass of this impressive, sweet, expansive, full-bodied Clerc Milon. This is impressive stuff, pure, dense chewy, and sexy. 90-93/100

Jane Anson: A firm and tannic 2001, showing plenty of Pauillac character in its black fruits, smoked cedar and eucalyptus, with vibrant but edgy tannins. An important vintage as the new plots from the purchase of neighbouring Château Fleur Milon had begun to be integrated, and Jean-Paul Voelert arrived in this vintage to work across Armailhac and Clerc Milon, so separating the teams from Mouton Rothschild for the first time. We opened two bottles, and both showed these edgy tannins alongside concentrated fruits, so perhaps going through an unruly phase - give it a long carafe to ensure things smooth out. Drinking Window: 2022 - 2040. 92/100