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1995 Château Clinet (Bordeaux - Pomerol, France)
Wine - Red $319.99 (750mL)

Chateau Clinet is a relatively small property in Pomerol, home of the best Merlots made in the world. Over the last decade or so, it has risen to be amongst the top wines of the region. Only 9 hectares under vine, but the vineyard is located at the highest point of the Pomerol Plateau on the famous Gunz gravel terrace, origin of the appellation's most prestigious crus. Concentrated and rich with a touch of earthiness. Well balanced and full of finesse and a velvety mouthfeel. The 1995 is made of 80% Merlot with the rest split between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and is one of the great vintages of Clinet in the last 30 years.

Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Rating: 96

Another extraordinary wine made in a backward vin de garde style, the 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol. The blackberry, cassis liqueur-like fruit of this wine is awesome. The color is saturated black/purple, and the wine extremely full-bodied and powerful with layers of glycerin-imbued fruit, massive richness, plenty of licorice, blackberry, and cassis flavors, full body, and a thick, unctuous texture. This is a dense, impressive offering from administrator Jean-Michel Arcaute. This wine should continue to improve for another 10-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025.

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