Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Château Clinet 2023 – Pomerol. BDX France 🇫🇷

Overview
A beautifully composed Pomerol delivering charm, polish, and unmistakable aristocratic poise, driven by a 70% Merlot-dominant blend with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon support. The wine balances generous fruit with refined structure, showing approachability without sacrificing depth or pedigree, making it both immediately pleasurable and quietly serious.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, ripe plum, blueberry compote, violets, cocoa powder, crushed gravel, subtle truffle nuance, sweet spice and gentle cedar.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with a plush, silky entry, finely grained tannins, excellent mid-palate cohesion, integrated acidity, and a long, smooth finish that glides with elegance and restraint.

Food Pairings
Roast duck, veal tenderloin, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb, truffle pasta, aged Comté or Brie de Meaux.

Verdict
A charming yet aristocratic Pomerol that delivers immediate pleasure with refined balance and textural finesse. It communicates confidence through polish rather than power, making it an excellent expression of Pomerol elegance.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is a wine that wins you over quietly, candid, friendly, effortlessly drinkable, yet undeniably noble at its core. The kind of bottle that feels comforting and sophisticated at the same time, with a personality that invites conversation and repeat pours. — 13 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2015 vintage. A very fine Castillon by Denis Durantou ( of Eglise-Clinet fame). Better the second day, so you might want to decant. Totally outperforming stablemate Les Cruzelles ( Lalande de Pomerol), tasted alongside. Good red fruit concentration, balancing the typical Castillon chalkiness. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.Abv. 14,5% — 8 months ago

Sylvain Rhainds

9.4

Dans les meilleurs Bordeaux 2003 all in avec Clinet! Allons nous avoir la même grandeur que 1990 pour ces 2vins? Le temps va nous le dire!!! — 6 years ago

Goober Raisinette

9.0

I like it. A little tangy and fruity upfront, but a nice musky swallow in back.  What’s on the pallet made a difference. Enjoying with sharp cheddar and summer sausage bumps the wine up a point or two.  — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Still somewhat tight and primary. A dense and masculine Pomerol. Needs more time. — 3 months ago

Kevin Kaley

9.0

Dark fruit on the pallet - pretty smooth. Enjoyed with steak and potato. — a year ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.4

Выпито ,375 Ronan by Clinet в Обнинске. Прекрасное мягкое рабочее Бордо в Померольсеом стиле. Очень зашло. Цена - смешная, 760 рублей в Vinoterra. Надо будет забрать остатки. Сегодня Женя подарил мне фантастический подарок на Дееь Рождения! Они с женой большие молодцы! — 4 years ago

Dick Schinkel

9.3

From Magnum !
Great wine dine evening
At Restaurant Broederenklooster Zutphen The Netherlands 🇳🇱
93!DSP — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Getting in the mood for tomorrow’s Eglise-Clinet-winemakersdiner… 🙌🏻 — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light earth, spices, tobacco, plums, chocolates and black pepper.

Tangy finish with raspberries and fine grained tannins.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Showing good structure, with nice balance.

I had the 2016 a couple of years ago and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

14% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$15. — 8 months ago