2016 Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac

The Overdelivering Fifth Growth of Pauillac

Fifth Growth Château Clerc Milon is “brilliantly placed” between First Growth châteaux Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild, and produces “one of the most fruity and savory Pauillacs,” according to Robert Parker. 

Clerc Milon’s reputation is one of stellar value. Designated as Fifth Growth in the 1855 classification, Clerc Milon has long been regarded by Parker as worthy of Third Growth status, especially in excellent vintages—and the widely lauded 98-point 2016 certainly qualifies. That season has produced a profound Clerc Milon: Deep, almost black in color, the 94+-point 2016 bottling hails from Parker’s 98-point vintage, and should be a dream in the cellar for the next two decades, plus.

• Fruit Intensity
• Oak Intensity
• Body
• Acidity
• Tannin

• ABV 13.50%
• 2 hours
• Now – 2055
• 55% Cabernet Sauvignon29% Merlot13% Cabernet Franc2% Petit Verdot1% Carménère
• Serving temperature – 60°
• Cork