Chateau Clinet 1998

Lobenberg: Sehr dunkles Rot, verschwenderische Aromatik, Cassis, Rauch, Kaffee, Erde und Trüffel. Msarmeladige schwarze Früchte im Mund, sehr Tanninreich, sehr intensiv aber auch verschlossen, opulent und konzentriert im langen Abgang. Ein Vin de Garde.

Parker: I had high hopes for this wine prior to bottling, but Clinet often goes through a reduced, awkward stage following bottling. The 1998 reveals a dense, thick-looking purple color, as well as a closed bouquet. With coaxing, notes of damp earth, spicy new oak, truffles, blackberry and plum fruit emerge. Dense, with jagged tannin, considerable power, and a roasted, chocolatey character, this wine has not yet meshed together. I had hoped it would be less disjointed, but I still feel there is a strong likelihood that it will deserve an outstanding score. However, patience will be required. 90/100 (2001)