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2009 Ch Clinet Pomerol - 12x75cl
06A9CLIN _ 2009 - Ch Clinet Pomerol - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Clinet
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2018 - 2040
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now

2009 - Ch Clinet Pomerol - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Clinet
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2018 - 2040
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £2,744.66 Duty Paid inc VAT
Equivalent Bottle Price: £228.72 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £2,250.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, April 2010, Score: 91-94

    Very much the modernists Pomerol, this is supremely rich with its flamboyant cocoa and mocha aromas. In the palate it is sweet and luscious, with slightly dried berry overtones, but crucially the finish is very fresh. A very good example of modern opulent Bordeaux.

  • Goedhuis, April 2010, Score: 91-94

    Very much the modernists Pomerol, this is supremely rich with its flamboyant cocoa and mocha aromas. In the palate it is sweet and luscious, with slightly dried berry overtones, but crucially the finish is very fresh. A very good example of modern opulent Bordeaux.

  • Neal Martin, February 2019, Score: 95

    The 2009 Clinet has an impressive and complex bouquet with liquorice and truffle infused black fruit, hints of desiccated orange peel and even a dab of honey. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, succulent, and fine tannins (although not as fine as the 2009 La Conseillante) with a dense, precocious and heady finish. There is hedonism here, but it is on a tight leash. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.

  • Neal Martin, February 2019, Score: 94

    The 2009 Clinet has a clean and precise bouquet, more backward than I expected. Beautiful black cherry and raspberry fruit with just a hint of dried blood, ferrous notes in the background (this bottle less opulent than the one at Farr's tasting.) The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, well judged acidity, hints of mocha and dark chocolate filtering through the black fruit with a sensual and silky smooth finish. Quite modern in the scheme of things but very attractive. Tasted at BI Wines Spirits Ten Year On tasting.

  • Robert Parker, February 2012, Score: 100

    Clinet has been on a hot streak lately and the 2009 appears to be the greatest wine ever made at the estate, surpassing even the late Jean-Michel Arcaute’s monumental 1989. A blend of 85% Merlot and tiny amounts of Cabernet Franc (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), this big Pomerol boasts an opaque, moonless night inky/blue/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of blueberry pie, incense, truffles, black raspberries, licorice and wood smoke. Viscous and multi-dimensional with silky, sweet tannin, massive fruit concentration and full-bodied power, there are nearly 4,000 cases of this thick, juicy, perfect Clinet. It should drink well in 3-5 years and keep for 25-30.Drink: 2015 - 2045

  • Robert Parker, April 2010, Score: 97-100

    The greatest Clinet since the incredible duo produced by the late Jean-Michel Arcaute in 1989 and 1990, the 2009 was off the charts in terms of quality and potential. Yields of 47 hectoliters per hectare were not particularly low, and the fruit used in the final blend (87% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon; 14% natural alcohol) was all harvested between September 21 and October 7. The wine boasts an opaque black/purple color in addition to a gorgeous bouquet of truffles, charcoal, asphalt, blackberries, blueberries, and meaty, smoky notes. This dense, unctuously-textured Pomerol is built like a skyscraper with multiple layers, sweet tannins, and enormous concentration as well as length. The good news is there will be 4,000 cases of this modern day legend in the making. It should drink well for 30-35 years. The 2009 appears to be the finest Clinet has ever made. (Tasted four times.) Drink: 2010 - 2045

  • Decanter, April 2010, Score: 18

    Superb. Probably the best Clinet since the famous duo 1989-1990. Dense, opulent with beautifully textured tannins. Very gourmand. Loads of charm. With the right élevage could be a 5-star wine. Drink 2017-2035.

Producer

Château Clinet

Ch Clinet was relatively unknown until the late 1980s when its 1989 and 1990 were awarded 100 points and 96 points, respectively by Robert Parker. Known for its modern-styled wine, crystal clean cellar and its consulting oenologist, Michel Rolland, it is easy to see why many admire its results.

Region

Pomerol

The small sub-region of Pomerol is situated north-east of the industrious city of Libourne. Pomerol's soils are predominately iron-rich clay with a smattering of gravel that produce wines with extraordinary power and depth. As a result of this clay-dominance, it has the highest percentage of Merlot planted in all of Bordeaux. Certain châteaux are produced exclusively from this grape, but most incorporate smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as well. Despite its hefty (if not exclusive) proportion of Merlot, many people think of wines from this region as separate entities. As one wine aficionado stated recently, "It's not Merlot. It's Pomerol." Despite the region's small size, Pomerol contains some of the world's most sought after (and expensive) wines including Pétrus, Le Pin, Lafleur, l'Evangile and Vieux Château Certan. Unlike other Bordelais subregions, there is no system of classification. The châteaux are traded on reputation alone.

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