The 2021 Clerc Milon is a success, bursting with aromas of blackberries, cassis and plums mingled with violets, tobacco leaf and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep, fleshy and complete, with a rich core of succulent fruit, beautifully polished tannins and a long, sapid finish, it's a compelling, characterful wine that transcends the vintage.

Couleur sombre, soutenue et pourpre. Nez intense, fin, au fruité pur, se révélant subtil et floral à l'agitation du verre. Ce caractère floral domine la dégustation. Le vin s'étire en bouche et va ascendant entre le milieu et la finale, en se présentant comme souvent à cet âge un tantinet austère dans la persistance (sol calcaire). C'est très bon. Assemblage : 59 % cabernet sauvignon, 28 % merlot, 10 % cabernet franc, 1,5 % carmenère, 1,5 % petit verdot. Degré d’alcool : 13° - pH : 3,73 – IPT : 57.

Il affiche une bouche de belle ampleur, avec du gras et un bon volume. Un vin complet, aux notes de fruits noirs et à la finale intense et persistante.

Harmonieux. Il séduit par sa texture ample et veloutée, la grande souplesse de ses tanins, sa finale sur une acidité contenue et désaltérante. La palette livre des notes subtiles de fraise des bois et de havane doux. On retient son équilibre plein de promesses, jouant autant de densité que de rondeur.

Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.

Bramble and hedgerow notes, some smoke, tobacco, chocolate, liquorice-laced black fruits and graphite on the nose. Seriously captivating with the complexity continuing on the palate, comprising coffee, cedar, clove and cinnamon alongside plump and plush layers of succulent and concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry fruit and racy acidity. The 59% Cabernet Sauvignon influence is in sharp focus, right to the fore, wanting all the attention, but at the same time this has a beautiful and generous fragrance to it from 10% Cabernet Franc. Refined and elegant, I love the presentation and the structure, giving such length and freshness on the long finish. An excellent Clerc this year and really stands out. 1.5% Camenère and 1.5 Petit Verdot complete the blend. 3.73pH.