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Chateau Clinet 2016 Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Clinet is one of the oldest vineyards in Pomerol. Old maps unearthed by the estate show that vines were planted in 1785. The 11.5-hectare vineyard of Chateau Clinet is planted to 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and a small parcel of Cabernet Franc. The vineyard is easily divided into 21 separate parcels planted on various slopes and hillsides which rise up to 35 meters at their peak elevation. On average, many of their vines are close to 45 years of age.
Chateau Clinet has a special parcel of Merlot known as “La Grand Vigne,” which is their best terroir. Those old vines are some of the oldest vines in the entire Pomerol appellation. This special section of the Chateau Clinet vineyards represents almost 20% of their vines. This special parcel adds a lot of depth and complexity to the wine. This delicate section of vines requires special treatment. Horses are used to work the soils because not only are the vines old, and delicate, but they are also tightly spaced. Close to 8.5 hectares of vines are farmed, using horses for ploughing.
The wine of Chateau Clinet is aged in 60% new, French oak barrels for between 18 to 22 months. 5% of the oak barrels are from an even split of German oak and Austrian oak. The barrels at Clinet are hosed down twice a day, to keep the barrels tight, and the cellars humid. The wine is blended after the oak aging is completed.
The wines of Clinet are rich, supple, sensuous, powerful and in the best vintages, offer floral, chocolate, and spicy flavors. The wine ages well, developing sensuous textures and aromatic complexities.
Chateau Clinet is much better with at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Clinet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-35 years of age after the vintage.
Chateau Clinet has a special parcel of Merlot known as “La Grand Vigne,” which is their best terroir. Those old vines are some of the oldest vines in the entire Pomerol appellation. This special section of the Chateau Clinet vineyards represents almost 20% of their vines. This special parcel adds a lot of depth and complexity to the wine. This delicate section of vines requires special treatment. Horses are used to work the soils because not only are the vines old, and delicate, but they are also tightly spaced. Close to 8.5 hectares of vines are farmed, using horses for ploughing.
The wine of Chateau Clinet is aged in 60% new, French oak barrels for between 18 to 22 months. 5% of the oak barrels are from an even split of German oak and Austrian oak. The barrels at Clinet are hosed down twice a day, to keep the barrels tight, and the cellars humid. The wine is blended after the oak aging is completed.
The wines of Clinet are rich, supple, sensuous, powerful and in the best vintages, offer floral, chocolate, and spicy flavors. The wine ages well, developing sensuous textures and aromatic complexities.
Chateau Clinet is much better with at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Clinet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-35 years of age after the vintage.
