Château Clerc Milon

Chateau Clerc Milon Terroir and Vineyard

Chateau Clerc Milon is located in the northern part of Pauillac, with vines next to two First Growth estates, Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Lafite Rothschild. The 45-hectare vineyard is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenere. The vineyard has a complex array of gravel, limestone, sand, and clay-based soils, spread over 247 different parcels.

Chateau Clerc Milon Wine Characters and Styles

Chateau Clerc Milon produces a charming style of Pauillac, with ample concentration of currants, blackberry, and spice. In the best vintages, this classically styled Bordeaux wine offers supple textures.

Chateau Clerc Milon Wine-making Techniques

To produce the wine of Chateau Clerc Milon, vinification takes place in 40 stainless steel temperature vats which allow for very precise vinification of the vineyard’s 45 hectares of vines. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank. The wine of Chateau Clerc Milon is aged in an average of 30% new, French oak barrels for between 14 and 18 months. The amount of oak and time in the barrel depends on the character of the vintage.

Chateau Clerc Milon Best Vintages

The best vintages of Chateau Clerc Milon are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006 2005, 2003 and 2000.

Chateau Clerc Milon Best Storage and Serving Temperatures

Chateau Clerc Milon is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Clerc Milon Decanting Time and Food Pairing

Young vintages of Chateau Clerc Milon can be decanted for an average of 2-3 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Clerc Milon is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Clerc Milon is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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