Date of Tasting: 15 May 2013
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Merlot
Alcohol: 14.0%
Origin: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Expect to Pay: THB700 - 1,000 (retail price in Thailand)
Web: http://ronanbyclinet.comChubby Score: 91/100
Value for money: 8/10
Professional Rating: FS - 92/100
Appearance: dense garnet
Aroma: expressive complex bouquet with delicate red fruits like cherries and plum
Palate: dissolved tannins that are quite smooth, sweet cherries dominant, trace of excess acidity, hint of boxes of chocolate and cedar/oak, full bodied with lengthy finish.
This is a gem at good value for money merlot based red wine from the site near Pomerol. Fruit bomb style at an outstanding vintage. A good creation by Chateau Clinet. So supple and so charming. At this price, there is no reason not to store up for consuming during this decade. Raise many more glasses.
