I 1970 købte Rothschild-familien Château Clerc Milon, der på det tidspunkt trængte til en gennemrenovering. Slottet ligger som nabo til vinmarkerne hos såvel storebror Mouton-Rothschild som en anden berømte slægtning; Lafite-Rothschild.
Da Rothschild-familien købte Château Clerc Milon i 1970 var slottet og vinen en skygge af, hvad den er i dag. De nye ejere renoverede ejendommen og de omliggende marker. I dag er Château Clerc Milon en efterspurgt vare, der især i de unge år tiltaler et stort publikum.
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BEPLANTNING
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1 % Carmenère
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AREAL
40 hektar
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SLOTTETS ANDEN VIN
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EJER
Philippe Sereys de Rothschild
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The 2017 Clerc Milon is medium to deep garnet-purple colored and offers up a gorgeous nose of potpourri, cinnamon stick, candied violets and kirsch over a core of warm cassis, plum preserves and boysenberries with a waft of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers loads of muscular fruit with a firm, fine-grained texture and tons of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. Drinking Window : 2022 - 2045. 94+
This starts with a kick of violet before a well-built beam of black currant, fig and plum paste flavors enters authoritatively. Very solid through the finish, with chestnut, alder and graphite notes adding a defined bass line. Fresh acidity is well-embedded throughout, keeping all the elements in line. A strong showing. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Best from 2022 through 2038. — JM
This is a rich and profound red with blackberries, blackcurrants, pine needles and graphite. Black licorice, too. Full-bodied, crisp and creamy with fantastic tannin backbone and length. Deep. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 23% merlot, 14% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot and 1% carmenere. Try after 2022.