94 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "Now firmly in its new cellars, Clerc-Milon's wine is performing at the top of its form. This is a dense wine with juicy acidity as well as sweet tannins and ripe blackberry fruits. They give a ripe wine that is finely structured. The juicy aftertaste, typical of this vintage, is appealing although it does not detract from its power and longevity. Drink from 2022. (May 2015)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2012 Clerc Milon is dark, bold and exuberant in the glass. Plums, black cherries, tobacco and graphite are all pushed forward. Even with its considerable creaminess and overall depth, the 2012 has plenty of tannin lurking underneath, so readers would be well served cellaring the wine for at least a few years. Drink: 2018-2037. (Jan 2016)"
93 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere). This is lovely, with enticing floral aromatics. This was the point that Clerc Milon was beginning to stand out, with later picking and more careful work in vineyard and cellar, and I'm thrilled to see it perform so well at 10 years on. Touch of fennel and sage, with wild spices and herbs, whether from carmanere influence, or simply its distinctive soils. Clear power, with blueberry, red cherry, cassis, loganberry, fine but present tannins and a salted caramel finish. You can start drinking this now, but it will soften further. One to recommend, good persistency also. Harvest October 1-16, 45% new oak. Alcohol 13.5%. Drink: 2022-2038. (3/3/22)"
93 points James Suckling: "Blueberry, chocolate and stone aromas with undertones of flowers follow through to a full body, cream tannins and a clean finish. Concentrated for the vintage. Pure fruit. Needs three to four years to soften. Better in 2017. (2/9/15)"
92 points Robert Parker: "This is another strong effort from the Mouton Rothschild stable and its excellent administrator Philippe Dhalluin. The 2012 Clerc Milon has an almost blackish-blue opaque color, soft tannins, ripe notes of blackcurrants, licorice and subtle background oak. There is an attractive floral, licorice quality to the fruit. The wine is medium to full-bodied and beautifully pure with ripe tannin. It is soft enough to be approachable in several years and should drink well for 20. (Apr 2015)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2012 Clerc Milon is dark, bold and exuberant in the glass. Plums, black cherries, tobacco and graphite are all pushed forward. Even with its considerable creaminess and overall depth, the 2012 has plenty of tannin lurking underneath, so readers would be well served cellaring the wine for at least a few years. Drink: 2018-2037. (Jan 2016)"
93 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere). This is lovely, with enticing floral aromatics. This was the point that Clerc Milon was beginning to stand out, with later picking and more careful work in vineyard and cellar, and I'm thrilled to see it perform so well at 10 years on. Touch of fennel and sage, with wild spices and herbs, whether from carmanere influence, or simply its distinctive soils. Clear power, with blueberry, red cherry, cassis, loganberry, fine but present tannins and a salted caramel finish. You can start drinking this now, but it will soften further. One to recommend, good persistency also. Harvest October 1-16, 45% new oak. Alcohol 13.5%. Drink: 2022-2038. (3/3/22)"
93 points James Suckling: "Blueberry, chocolate and stone aromas with undertones of flowers follow through to a full body, cream tannins and a clean finish. Concentrated for the vintage. Pure fruit. Needs three to four years to soften. Better in 2017. (2/9/15)"
92 points Robert Parker: "This is another strong effort from the Mouton Rothschild stable and its excellent administrator Philippe Dhalluin. The 2012 Clerc Milon has an almost blackish-blue opaque color, soft tannins, ripe notes of blackcurrants, licorice and subtle background oak. There is an attractive floral, licorice quality to the fruit. The wine is medium to full-bodied and beautifully pure with ripe tannin. It is soft enough to be approachable in several years and should drink well for 20. (Apr 2015)"
| Product SKU | 356892 |
| Producer | Clerc Milon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Left Bank |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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