Chateau Clerc Milon 2016 - 750ml

Château Clerc Milon originated in the early 19th century, owned by Jean-Baptiste Clerc, classified as a Fifth Growth in 1855. It passed through owners like Lamena, Mondon, and the Vialard family before Baron Philippe de Rothschild acquired and revitalized it in 1970, building new facilities and introducing robotic farming. The vineyard expanded to 45 hectares using sustainable methods.

The 2016 Château Clerc Milon is a Pauillac Fifth Growth red wine, blended from 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenère. At 13.6% ABV with a pH of 3.58, it was harvested from September 26 to October 15. Fermented in stainless steel vats with malolactic in tanks, it ages for 14-18 months in 30% new French oak barrels. It displays a dark ruby color, with aromas of chocolate-covered black raspberry, plum, cigar box, and florals. The palate is concentrated, silky, sweet, and fresh, with finely grained tannins, seamless freshness, and a long finish with salty complexity. Medium to full-bodied, it offers depth and intensity, suitable for aging at least 30 years