18 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Herrliches Cassisbouquet, dezent rauchige Cabernet-Würze zeigend, im Untergrund ganz feiner Trüffelschimmer, sehr ansprechend. Im Gaumen absolut überzeugend, auch hier wieder von einem genialen Cabernet-Bild ausgehend, ausgeglichene Adstringenz mit noblen Tanninen, langes, erhabenes Finale. In diesem schwierigen Jahr eine Meisterleistung. So enttäuschend der D'Armailhac aus gleichem Hause ist - so überraschend gross ist dieser gross ausgefallene Clerc-Milon. warten (2017 - 2036)
92 Robert Parker
This is another strong effort from the Mouton Rothschild stable and its excellent administrator Philippe Dhalluin. The 2012 Clerc Milon has an almost blackish-blue opaque color, soft tannins, ripe notes of blackcurrants, licorice and subtle background oak. There is an attractive floral, licorice quality to the fruit. The wine is medium to full-bodied and beautifully pure with ripe tannin. It is soft enough to be approachable in several years and should drink well for 20.
90 Wine Spectator
Tightly wound, but with an ample core of blackberry and black currant fruit waiting in reserve, accented by lively briar and singed spice notes. Reveals good, graphite-edged grip through the finish, with a hint of cassis bush at the very end. Should unwind nicely in the cellar. Best from 2017 through 2022. –JM