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JAMES SUCKLING: "A full-bodied young red with blackberries, lemons, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. There’s an earthy, terroir-drive vibe at the end. Solid. Well done."
18+
WEINWISSER: "intensives rot- und blaubeeriges Bouquet, parfümierter Pfeifentabak, edle Cassiswürze und getrocknete Fliederblüten. Am saftigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanninkorsett, straff trainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale eine volle Ladung Schattenmorellen, dunkles Grafit und mehlige Adstringenz. Wird noch zulegen."
94
VINUM: "Tiefes Rubinrot; komplexe Nase nach Brombeeren, Johannisbeeren und Veilchen, dazu markante Röstnoten, Kräuterwürze; dichter Gaumen, ziemlich kompakt, baut Druck auf, hat Struktur; sehr saftig, mit wunderbarer Länge. Finesse, Schliff, Präzision. Kann reifen."
93
DECANTER: "Delicate floral and inky aromas. Smooth and so supple, great energy, vibrancy and lift straight away. Cool and so silky but with slightly fleshy tannins joined by bright acidity that gives this a fun and expressive palate. Characterful and nicely balanced with salty tannins on the finish. Sleek and really well made with energy and focus. Really leans into the vintage but accessible and fresh. Totally moreish. A yield of 35hl/ha."
92
ANSON: "Rich sweet damson and raspberry fruit, vanilla bean, caramel, the gourmet side of Pomerol is checking in, which we have missed in many, the tannins are sleek and well extracted, no dilution through the palate, good job. No need to wait too long - a good introduction to this property. 35hl/ha yield. Ronan Laborde owner. Tasted twice."
92
FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Scheues Bukett, schwarze Kirschen, Nougat, Gewürze, verhalten. Saftig, süße Textur, reife Pflaumen, dezentes Säurespiel, schokoladige Nuancen, zarte Röstaromen im Rückgeschmack, ein kräftiger Speisenbegleiter."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. After a little swirling, notes of fresh blackberries and black cherries hop from the glass, followed by touches of cedar, wild sage, and pencil lead. The light to medium-bodied palate is bright and chewy with just enough freshness and a savory finish."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Clinet, incorporating a significant percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, is one of the denser, more muscular wines of the vintage, offering up aromas of blackberries, vanilla pod and creamy oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and extracted, it's tannic and lactic, with a chewy, Bourbon-inflected finish."
