By Clinet

2nd wine - Château Clinet

Pomerol

2018

Blend

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine designation

By Clinet, Red, 2018
Category: Pomerol, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with a grilled marinated steak, aged cheeses or a roasted duck.

By Clinet

2nd wine - Château Clinet

Pomerol

2018

Tasting notes

A deep garnet with ruby highlights, a rich combination of red fruits, from strawberry to cherry, with a slight hint of fresh prunes and earth. Ample and smooth with tannins that have softened giving a long finale with good persistence.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 11,5 hectares
Soil composition: A complex clay-gravel blend with sandy subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Cone shaped vessels for gravity only transfers into tanks.
Maceration technique: Carefully monitored extraction phase.
Aging: Specialized oak barrels with screw-on bung holes to ensure airtight closure.
16 months – 60% new barrels
Type of oak: French
Winemaker: Daniel Esteve
Consulting œnologist: Michel Rolland

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Château Clinet, located on a high plateau above Pomerol, with a history dating back as far as 1595. Purchased by Jean-Louis Laborde in 1991, the estate underwent significant renovations and modernizations. Ronan Laborde took over management in 1998, focusing on high-quality, terroir-driven wines.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

A vineyard run according to sustainable agriculture, the objective being to optimize economic performance by controlling inputs, to limit their environmental impacts.