95 Robert Parker
Clinet has produced a blockbuster wine, even in the lighter, less consistent vintage of 2011. It reveals a dense purple color as well as an abundance of black cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, incense and a touch of camphor. Full-bodied, opulent and fleshy with a substantial finish, this showy, dramatic 2011 should drink well for 15-20 years. Brilliant! <br/>
95 Robert Parker
Clinet has produced a blockbuster wine, even in the lighter, less consistent vintage of 2011. It reveals a dense purple color as well as an abundance of black cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, incense and a touch of camphor. Full-bodied, opulent and fleshy with a substantial finish, this showy, dramatic 2011 should drink well for 15-20 years. Brilliant! <br/>
17 Rene Gabriel
85 % Merlot, 12 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Viel Brombeerentöne, welche sich mit etwas Cassis vermischen. Eleganter Gaumen, zeigt Saft in den fein stützenden Tanninen, irgendwie schon Chambertinhaft in seiner Art. Fast schon ziemlich gross, einzig das Fett und der Druck fehlen im Moment noch. Aber das kommt dann schon von den Barriques beim weiteren Ausbau. warten (2016 - 2032)
17 Rene Gabriel
85 % Merlot, 12 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Viel Brombeerentöne, welche sich mit etwas Cassis vermischen. Eleganter Gaumen, zeigt Saft in den fein stützenden Tanninen, irgendwie schon Chambertinhaft in seiner Art. Fast schon ziemlich gross, einzig das Fett und der Druck fehlen im Moment noch. Aber das kommt dann schon von den Barriques beim weiteren Ausbau. warten (2016 - 2032)
90 Vinous
The 2011 Clinet has a perfumed nose, quite floral and perhaps more Saint-Émilion in style rather than Pomerol, though I appreciate its mineral undertow. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly more pliant tannins, fresher than its peers with spicy red fruit with a bitter but focused finish. This is a fine Clinet that is drinking perfectly now, though many vintages surpass this in recent years. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
90 Vinous
The 2011 Clinet has a perfumed nose, quite floral and perhaps more Saint-Émilion in style rather than Pomerol, though I appreciate its mineral undertow. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly more pliant tannins, fresher than its peers with spicy red fruit with a bitter but focused finish. This is a fine Clinet that is drinking perfectly now, though many vintages surpass this in recent years. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.